Margaret Paul PhD
Margaret Paul PhD
How to Stop Taking Things Personally
How to Stop Taking Things Personally
How to Stop Taking Things Personally
Tuesday 17th June 2025
Learn to stop taking things personally with Dr Margaret Paul as she shares strategies for embracing self-love and emotional independence.
34 minutes
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Margaret Paul PhD
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Understand why taking things personally can lead to shame.
- Learn to embrace loneliness and heartbreak with compassion.
- Set boundaries to protect yourself from toxic interactions.
- Recognise that others' behaviour reflects their own struggles.
- Reclaim your emotional independence for true happiness.
"Taking things personally is a form of control over your own painful feelings."
Ever found yourself spiralling into self-blame when someone acts unkindly towards you? Dr Margaret Paul tackles this emotional rollercoaster in the latest episode of 'Inner Bonding', shedding light on how to stop taking things personally. Through engaging anecdotes and relatable scenarios, she explores the tendency to internalise others' behaviours and the emotional toll it can take. Melinda's story illustrates how personalising a partner's jealousy can lead to feelings of shame and inadequacy.
Dr Paul guides her - and us - through recognising these emotions and learning to embrace them with compassion. By doing so, Melinda can begin to detach from the blame game and focus on self-love. Jana's workplace woes further highlight the struggle of trying to control how others treat us. She learns that kindness doesn't mean putting oneself in harm's way. Dr Paul suggests disengaging from toxic interactions while maintaining self-respect.
It's a delicate dance of self-preservation, where understanding your worth is key. April's journey adds a heartwarming twist, demonstrating the transformative power of inner bonding. Her experience of repeatedly being stood up by a partner leads her to a revelation: happiness isn't tied to another's behaviour. By reclaiming her emotional independence, April discovers a newfound resilience and joy. Dr Paul's insights are like a warm hug for anyone grappling with self-doubt and emotional dependency.
The episode encourages listeners to nurture their inner child and recognise that others' unkindness is often a reflection of their own struggles. So, if you're ready to break free from the shackles of personalisation and embrace self-love, this episode is a must-listen.