We all want to help others but it can be difficult to reach people who are in a challenging situation — especially when they can’t recognize their circumstances. Today host Sarah Southwell reflects on what it means to help people, especially as help can come at a personal cost to yourself. We explore what these costs are before looking at what you can do to protect yourself from negative energy. While highlighting the importance of having hope and knowing that things will work out in the end, Sarah talks about why it’s up to each individual to save themselves. After sharing how true friends set boundaries, we touch on why we should focus on being positive and not burden people with our expectations. From meditation to having a letting-go ceremony, Sarah then shares her top tools to reach out to people who are open to being helped. Most profoundly, both time and your inner-power are key in overcoming circumstances. Tune in for more insights on how you can help people to help themselves. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why it can be so difficult to help those people in trouble.
• The personal cost of helping people.
• Changing direction when your thoughts lead you down dark paths. 
• Exploring ways that we can help people who are in ‘the pit.’
• What you can do to protect yourself from negative energy.
• Reflecting on what it means to be a true friend and set boundaries.
• How we don’t always get what we want but that we get what we need. 
• Allowing your loved ones the chance to learn key lessons.
• The virtue of ‘faking it until you make it.’
• Hear about the tools that Sarah uses to help others.
• Why you shouldn’t have expectations when helping people.
• Sarah’s top lessons; time heals and the importance of believing in your power. 
• Acknowledging the struggle it takes to overcome your situation. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Southwell on LinkedIn

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