Why Going Solo Isn't Always the Best Flight Plan
Episode Overview
Asking for help doesn't mean you're weak; it can lead to personal growth. Emotional and practical support are vital for maintaining balance. Releasing perfectionism allows you to embrace support more freely. Interdependence can strengthen relationships and community bonds. Reflect on areas in your life where accepting help could be beneficial.
Support isn't weakness. Support is actually your aerodynamics when you're thinking about it in that way.
Ever wondered why asking for help feels like admitting defeat? In 'The Wings — Why You’re Not Supposed to Fly Solo', Debi Talbert takes listeners on a journey through the ups and downs of embracing support. As a certified Mindset & Alcohol Freedom Coach, Debi flips the script on traditional views about independence, especially for women in their grandmotherhood years. With anecdotes from her own life, she shares how accepting help transformed her relationships and business.
Debi candidly talks about her struggle with the belief that needing help implies weakness. She realised that this mindset was holding her back from true connection and success. The episode is part of the Aging Flipped Flight Plan Series, focusing on the concept of 'wings' — both internal and external support systems. Debi illustrates how emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and reciprocal support can be crucial for maintaining balance and well-being.
Her narrative includes stories from clients who have learned to embrace help, highlighting how this shift can lead to healthier relationships and personal growth. Debi encourages you to reflect on where you might be flying solo in your life and how opening up to support could bring relief and growth. With a sprinkle of humour and relatable stories, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that thriving often means leaning on others.
So, if you're ready to let go of the solo act and explore what support might look like for you, this podcast might just be your ticket to a more fulfilling journey.