On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into what makes relationships and ​other things truly "built to last​." 

​Starting with ​a story about my trusty 25-year-old vacuum cleaner that's still going strong​, I share how in our fast-paced world of disposable everything, we've lost the art of investing in quality products ​and connections that stand the test of time. 

I break down ​some of the key ingredients for lasting relationships, which I call ​t​he "C's": consistent effort, clear communication, connection, compromise, and constructive conflict resolution. 

Think of it like a relationship recipe - you need trust, mutual respect, reliability, appreciation, and the willingness to grow together. 

No relationship is perfect, but the magic happens when both people are committed to showing up and doing the work. 

Emotional intelligence is ​for sure a ​wicked big game-changer. 

I ​also talk about how we need to be willing to be vulnerable, truly listen to each other, and ​do our best to have empathy. 

This means creating space for all emotions, not just the comfortable ones.

Whether it's with a partner, friend, or family member, relationships thrive when we're willing to see and hear each other authentically.

The bottom line?

Love is the foundation, but love isn't just words - it's ​also your actions. 

It's about being willing to ​sometimes compromise, ​consider forgiv​i​ng the small stuff, and ​to continuously invest in ​individual and shared growth. 

Not every relationship is meant to last forever, but when both people are committed to loving each other and themselves, magic can happen​!

Remember, ​we want ​the foundation of ​our personal and professional relationships ​to be constructed on rock, not sand - ​so it behooves us to show up as solid, steady, and ​intentionally built to last.

KK’S KEY TAKEAWAYS:

•​ Invest in quality products and relationships that stand the test of time.

•​ Consistent effort and clear communication are crucial for lasting connections.

•​ Trust, mutual respect, and reliability form the foundation of strong relationships.

•​ Practice emotional intelligence by being vulnerable and truly listening to others.

•​ Appreciate your partner and express gratitude for their everyday actions.

•​ Commit to both individual goals and shared growth in your relationships.

•​ Compromise and consider forgiving the small things that don't truly matter.

•​ Love is more than just saying the words - it's also about congruent actions.

•​ Not all relationships are meant to last.

•​ Prioritize connection, empathy, and continuous personal development in your partnerships.

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BIO:

Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Integrative Change Worker, Coach and Hypnotist. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-BS, down-to-earth approach to Spirituality and transformational work. 

KK is a wicked curious human being, a life-long learner, and has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years! She’s also a yoga teacher of 24+ years, a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and an author, speaker, retreat leader, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

She coaches both the conscious + unconscious mind using practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis/Change Work, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients to regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible in their lives and business!

Karen encourages people to deepen their connection to Self, Source and Spirit in down-to-earth and actionable ways and wants them to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”.

She helps people to shift their minds from fear to Love - using compassion, storytelling and humor. Her work is effective, efficient, memorable, and fun

KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for close to 30 years, has been vegan for over 20 years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference.

KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com