Najwa Zebian, an activist and author of 'Welcome Home,' shares invaluable insights on transforming your life. She discusses why many people cling to unfulfilling situations and the three pivotal actions to embrace change. Zebian challenges listeners to confront their roles in personal issues and empowers them to leave unhealthy relationships without guilt. She also highlights the importance of self-care during transitions and the pitfalls of projecting insecurities onto others, encouraging a journey of authentic self-discovery.
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Comfort in Familiar Emptiness
People often stay in unfulfilling lives due to comfort in the familiar emptiness and fear of unknown good change.
Being used to survival strategies for hardship makes accepting new realities feel overwhelming.
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3 Steps to Overcome Fear of Change
Be present with all feelings during change instead of distracting yourself.
Stop seeking approval to stay the same and practice radical acceptance of yourself and your circumstances.
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Letting Go of Approval
Wanting a life different from your upbringing means letting go of their approval.
You can't outgrow a toxic environment if you desperately want to belong to it.
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In "Welcome Home," Najwa Zebian reflects on her personal journey of self-discovery and cultural adaptation. The book explores the challenges and triumphs of leaving her family home and navigating a new life in Canada. Zebian's narrative weaves together personal experiences with broader themes of identity, belonging, and the search for authenticity. The book offers a poignant exploration of cultural differences and the complexities of finding one's place in the world. It's a story of resilience, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of embracing one's true self.
The Only Constant
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Najwa Zebian
In "The Only Constant," Najwa Zebian offers guidance on navigating life's inevitable changes. The book explores both the changes we embrace and those we resist, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and understanding. Zebian encourages readers to examine the reasons behind their resistance to change, often rooted in past traumas or unmet needs. She provides practical strategies for fostering self-acceptance and embracing the unknown. The Only Constant is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to navigate life's transitions with greater resilience and self-awareness.
Dr. Najwa Zebian is an activist, educator, speaker, author and relationship expert. Dr. Zebian began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, but found that she was also writing to heal herself. In her first book, Welcome Home, she presented a guide for people to become a safe space for themselves, to see themselves through their own eyes, and to leave self-abandoning patterns behind.
Today on the show we discuss: why people stay in unfulfilled lives, 3 things you can do to make the most out of life changes, how to know if you are the common denominator of your problems, how to leave relationships without guilt, strategic ways to deal with uncertainty, how to leave environments that you have outgrown and much more.
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