224: How to Delete Facebook Without Falling off the Planet | Feedback Friday

Jul 12, 2019

Consider deleting Facebook? Discover how to navigate family reactions while prioritizing your mental health. Overcome public speaking fears with effective strategies and learn to set boundaries with ex-flames. Delve into the complexities of family dynamics and cultural obligations, emphasizing self-care. Explore the internal conflict of leaving a stable job for entrepreneurial dreams. Plus, get tips for efficient LinkedIn networking and digital detoxing without losing touch with your social life!

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Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

Attack perceived weak points in your skill set, like public speaking.
Boost confidence in one area; it translates to other areas.

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Handling Past Flames in Your Network

End relationships with exes who disrespect boundaries and have ulterior motives.
Prioritize well-being and avoid potential drama or harm.

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Balancing Personal Goals and Parental Financial Needs

Don't let parents' bad financial decisions control your life.
Seek therapy for support in setting boundaries.

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You've been considering deleting your Facebook account for quite some time, but a close relative seemed shocked you would consider such a thing -- as if deleting Facebook would somehow delete you from the face of the earth. How can you delete Facebook without becoming persona non grata in your circle of family and friends, and since when did social media become mandatory for your very existence in their eyes?

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Got a question about relationships, sex, or dating for therapist Emily Morse? Drop us a line and we'll pass it along for a future episode!
You have a severe fear of public speaking and hate yourself for performing poorly when you've given it a try. How can you overcome this?
You'd like to keep two ex-flames in your network, but they can't seem to stay in contact without trying to rekindle a relationship you don't want. Should these connections be salvaged?
What do you do when you feel like you must choose between a life you want to live or the less desirable life that could help your parents financially?
Do you ever have to choose between taking some magical leap or playing it safe when it comes to entrepreneurship?
How do you ensure the people you befriend on LinkedIn are quality connections rather than opportunistic junk mailers?
Are you obligated to endure the presence of an aggressively transactional networker in your community?
How can you delete your Facebook account without falling off the face of the planet?
Life Pro Tip: Close to missing your flight? Go to a help center, request wheelchair assistance, have them push you through the airport in record time, and tip big!
Recommendation of the Week: Running from COPS -- Headlong Season 3
Quick shoutouts to Bri and T!
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