HOLDING A GRUDGE? - How To Release It

<p>Holding a grudge is a common way people respond when they feel they have been wronged. </p><p>Sometimes, the other party doesn’t even know that they wronged us! </p><p>And yet, we might hold a grudge so deeply that it affects our emotional and mental well-being. No matter what precipitated it, it is not healthy to hold a grudge.</p><p>While everybody is susceptible to holding a grudge, some personality types are more prone to it. They might be doing it as a coping mechanism, or maybe they haven’t developed effective strategies for dealing with conflict. </p><p>In this value-packed episode, you’ll hear Eddie and I talk about:</p><ul><li>Why unmet expectations will lead to frustrations</li><li>How to communicate when frustrated</li><li>Strategies for dealing with conflict</li><li>How to release yourself from the burden of holding grudges.</li><li>The power of forgiveness</li></ul><p>If you are struggling with the burden of a grudge, probably one you’ve held for many years, then this episode is made for you. </p><p>It doesn’t matter what led to it and whether the other party is such a jerk, you deserve to live a life free from the heavy burden of holding grudges. </p><p>Tune in and learn how to let go and release yourself. </p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><p>- How unmet expectations lead to frustrations (05:06)</p><p>- What is your go-to strategy for dealing with conflict? (10:18)</p><p>- Why people hold grudges (17:15)</p><p>- How to tell you are likely to hold a grudge (20:07)</p><p>- Why leaving things unsaid leads to grudges (20:50)</p><p>- How to communicate your frustrations (23:04)</p><p>- Release yourself from that burden (26:44)</p><p>- The power of forgiveness (33:49)</p><p><strong>Additional Resources:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.janellecopeland.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Janelle's website</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/cakecents/" target="_blank"><strong>Join the Cake Cents FB Group</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/PU