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Don't Change Who You Are Because Of Someone Else
In this heartfelt episode of The Photographer’s Couch, Megan shares a powerful reminder that’s as true in business as it is in life: stop changing who you are because of how someone else reacts.
As a mom, business owner, and human navigating everyday life, Megan has learned this lesson over and over — through her kids, clients, and her own reactions. When someone is unkind, rude, or frustrating, it’s easy to mirror their behavior. But when you do that, you’re letting them take control of your emotions — and your character.
This episode is about taking your power back by staying grounded in who you are, no matter how others act.
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🧠 Key Takeaways
• You don’t have to match someone’s energy. Just because someone else is rude, impatient, or dismissive doesn’t mean you have to stop being kind, loving, or compassionate.
• Kind doesn’t mean weak. You can set boundaries and speak truth while still being a caring and grounded person.
• Grace doesn’t erase accountability. Sometimes telling someone the truth — even when it’s hard — is the most loving thing you can do.
• Reacting gives away your power. Every time you let someone else’s behavior change who you are, you give them control over your peace.
• Let it go. Don’t keep replaying the story, retelling it, or giving it more energy than it deserves. You get to choose how long it lives in your mind.
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💬 Real-Life Reflection
Megan shares how she teaches her kids this same idea:
“If someone is mean to you, don’t be mean back. Why let them change who you are?”
She’s honest about how hard this can be — even as adults — whether it’s someone cutting you off in traffic, leaving a rude comment online, or saying something hurtful. But the real strength is in pausing, giving yourself grace, and choosing to respond with the same compassion and kindness you want to live by.
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💡 The Big Reminder
“When you let someone else’s behavior change who you are, you give them power.
Stay kind. Stay loving. Stay you.”
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🗣️ Connect with Megan
If this episode resonated with you, Megan would love to hear your thoughts or stories about choosing kindness in hard moments.
Tag her on Instagram @mgioeliphotography (https://www.instagram.com/mgioeliphotography) or message her through https://www.mgioeliphotography.com
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By Megan GioeliIn this heartfelt episode of The Photographer’s Couch, Megan shares a powerful reminder that’s as true in business as it is in life: stop changing who you are because of how someone else reacts.
As a mom, business owner, and human navigating everyday life, Megan has learned this lesson over and over — through her kids, clients, and her own reactions. When someone is unkind, rude, or frustrating, it’s easy to mirror their behavior. But when you do that, you’re letting them take control of your emotions — and your character.
This episode is about taking your power back by staying grounded in who you are, no matter how others act.
⸻
🧠 Key Takeaways
• You don’t have to match someone’s energy. Just because someone else is rude, impatient, or dismissive doesn’t mean you have to stop being kind, loving, or compassionate.
• Kind doesn’t mean weak. You can set boundaries and speak truth while still being a caring and grounded person.
• Grace doesn’t erase accountability. Sometimes telling someone the truth — even when it’s hard — is the most loving thing you can do.
• Reacting gives away your power. Every time you let someone else’s behavior change who you are, you give them control over your peace.
• Let it go. Don’t keep replaying the story, retelling it, or giving it more energy than it deserves. You get to choose how long it lives in your mind.
⸻
💬 Real-Life Reflection
Megan shares how she teaches her kids this same idea:
“If someone is mean to you, don’t be mean back. Why let them change who you are?”
She’s honest about how hard this can be — even as adults — whether it’s someone cutting you off in traffic, leaving a rude comment online, or saying something hurtful. But the real strength is in pausing, giving yourself grace, and choosing to respond with the same compassion and kindness you want to live by.
⸻
💡 The Big Reminder
“When you let someone else’s behavior change who you are, you give them power.
Stay kind. Stay loving. Stay you.”
⸻
🗣️ Connect with Megan
If this episode resonated with you, Megan would love to hear your thoughts or stories about choosing kindness in hard moments.
Tag her on Instagram @mgioeliphotography (https://www.instagram.com/mgioeliphotography) or message her through https://www.mgioeliphotography.com