59: How To Deal With Unsupportive Friends and Family

<p>What about your friiiends! (in my 1990&apos;s TLC voice) Welcome Back, Loves. It&apos;s time for a Look On The Bright Side. However, today it won&apos;t be easy because we are talking about unsupportive people.</p><p>Negative people can pick apart a dream or idea and leave you doubting yourself if you give them the power to do so. In this episode, I share how to handle unsupportive friends, comments, and everything in between.</p><p><b>Episode Highlights:</b></p><ul><li>[00:04:00] How negativity shows up in our lives</li><li>[00:06:52] How to deescalate conversations</li><li>[00:07:40] Lack of support or valid concerns -- how to discern</li><li>[00:08:40] How our bodies react to negativity</li><li>[00:09:49] Whatever you do --don&apos;t respond like this</li><li>[00:14:21] A lesson in redirect ion</li></ul><p><b>Takeaways:  </b></p><ul><li>Dealing with unsupportive friends also means that YOU and I have to manage our triggers, leading to better outcomes.</li><li>Learning how to deescalate arguments and strategize is a necessary skill in business and romantic relationships - by developing this skill, you can create synergy in all relationships.</li><li>Creative entrepreneurs need to surround themselves with positivity - without creating environments where your team - <em>or partner</em>- feel comfortable telling you their concerns. The tips I shared in the podcast will help you keep the communication lines open while protecting your energy. </li></ul><p><b>Resources Shared: </b></p><ul><li>Show Notes (<a href='http://jenellbstewart.com/respond-block-delete-or-leave-on-read-a-framework-to-handle-unsupportive-people/'>here</a>)</li></ul><p><b>Support for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from: </b></p><ul><li><b>Black Real Estate Agents: </b>Visit <a href='http://blackrealestateagents.com/'>BlackRealEstateAgents.com</a> today and let them help you find the home of your dreams!</li><li><b>Jessie Monroe Nail Care:  </b>Visit <a href='http://jessiemonroenailcare.com/'>JessieMonroeNailCare.com</a> and save 20