Episode 27: 7 Ways We Manage Perceptions Instead of Forging Real Connections
b'We\\u2019re kicking off a new series on The Best of You Podcast as we move into the last 2 months of the year.\\n\\nHow do you shift from managing the perceptions of others to showing up more authentically?\\n\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, I cover the 7 ways we tend to manage perceptions and why it doesn\\u2019t get us the real connections we crave.\\n\\nI also walk you through an exercise you can do NOW (as in, before the holiday haze sets in) to help you make brave decisions this holiday season.\\n\\nHere\\u2019s what we cover:\\n\\n1. What does it mean to manage perceptions and why do we do it?\\n\\n2. The 7 ways we tend to manage perceptions\\n\\n3. The 2 main problems with managing perceptions\\n\\n4. Why we have to \\u201cretrain\\u201d people (& their expectations of us)\\n\\n5. Examples of steps you can take to honor yourself & your relationships\\n\\n6. How to create your own \\u201cYes/No List\\u201d to help you make brave decisions\\n\\n7. The courage it takes to say \\u2018no\\u2019 and how to honor the emotions that inevitably show up when you do\\n\\n\\n\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\xa0\\n\\nOrganifi \\u2014Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today! \\xa0\\n\\nDownload Abide Sleep and Pray Meditation and text my promo code BESTOFYOU to 22433 today to get 25% off! \\xa0\\n\\nThe Chosen\\u2014Check out Season 3 in theaters starting November 18th. For more information, visit TheChosenTickets.com.\\n\\n\\n\\nGet your print, ebook, or audio copy of The Best of You anywhere books are sold.\\xa0\\n\\nFind a list of resources and the full transcript for this episode here.\\n\\n\\n\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\xa0\\n\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\n\\n\\n\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'