The more we fear loneliness, the more we scare people away.
Connection is our birthright. Yet in our rush to avoid loneliness, we often make things worse.
This is a story about the paradox at the heart of human relationships. But it's also a story about possibility.
Key takeaways:
- Practical strategies to build confidence and attract healthy relationships
- The 7 hidden ways fear of loneliness sabotages relationships
- Understanding the distinction between solitude and loneliness
- Building the courage to be authentically seen
- Creating relationships that enhance rather than complete you
We're diving deep into the psychology of fear, relationships, and mindsets.
Whether you want stronger relationships romantically, with friends, or at work. This episode will help you learn about the subtle balance of independence, co-dependence and interdependence.
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Growth Mindset Psychology:
Sam Webster explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.
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Episode: Relationship Psychology: How to Stop Being Needy and Start Being Magnetic
Chapters:
00:00 The dichotomy of friendship
02:51 7 Areas where fear of loneliness will cause us pain
03:36 Pushes us into making poor choices
04:02 Compunding small problems
04:33 Developing weakness in asserting our needs
04:55 Learned helplessness
05:28 Loss of freedom and missed potential connections
05:47 Fundamental disconnection from ourself
06:08 Acceptance of mediocrity
07:12 Forgiveness and evolution in friendships
09:05 The ultimate touchstone is witness
10:22 Adopting a growth mindset
15:41 How to build healthy long-term relationships
16:19 Communication strategies
17:45 Express appreciation more often
18:27 Deepening our understanding
20:11 Creating shared experiences
21:24 Solve companionship by overcoming loneliness
22:03 Trust yourself and take that leap forward
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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement 