In todays episode, Pamela and I discuss support systems and why they're so important when trying to achieve health-related goals.

It's important to have people in your corner, who want the best for you. People who will champion you and be with you during the hard times and the good times.

We need people who support our decisions and lifestyles because changing how we operate in the world can be difficult. It can be hard to change for the better, especially as busy adults with jobs and busy lives. It becomes exceedingly more difficult if the people in our lives can't honor or recognize our lifestyle habits and behaviors.

It helps to have people by our sides and hold us accountable. If the people we surround ourselves care about us and love us, they will do the best they can to help us on our journey and not sabotage us. It takes time for people to get on board, so be sure to communicate with your people what it is you're trying to achieve.

Set realistic boundaries with people and watch who honors those boundaries. Anyone that doesn't respect those boundaries may need to be kept at a distance.

Also, be sure to audit the internal dialogue that you have with yourself to ensure that you're being a good self-support system.

Time Stamps:

0:48 - Why is it important to have support systems?

2:02 - We have to identify our circle of influence.

2:52 - Who are the supporters?

6:06 - Setting healthy boundaries.

9:58 - Determine coping habits.

10:50 - Plan with your support system

12:45 - Determine who's not part of your support system.

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More about the hosts of The Better Self Project:

Pamela has been serving people her entire life. She brings joy, comfort, and support to everyone she comes into contact with. Along with doing hair for the last decade plus, she has also developed a love for nutrition and fitness. She is certified in nutrition through the ISSA. She looks forward to continuing to help guide her clients, help them stay accountable, and move them towards their goals while also changing the narrative surrounding food and health. She wants to change the mindsets of the ones she works with.

Kyle has been a certified personal trainer for eight years now.  He has worked in a corporate fitness setting as well as commercial gym, and is now training clients in his own personal training studio space. He also offers online training and coaching.  He is certified through the ISSA. Kyle is also a certified life coach. He is devoted to helping people transform their bodies and minds.