Ep 169: Fighting For vs. Fighting Against

About this episode

Marie explores how to reframe your energy from fighting against what you don't want to fighting for what you value.

What if the thing you're rallying against is actually a signal pointing toward something you deeply value? In this episode, Marie explores how to reframe your energy — moving from fighting against what you don't want, toward fighting for the life, relationships, and work you actually want to create. With personal stories, client examples, and research from the Gottman Institute, this episode is a practical invitation to find your North Star and align your actions with it. In this episode:&nbs...

People in this episode

Host: Marie McDonald

Topics covered

• reframing energy
• personal growth
• relationships
• self-improvement
• values

Keywords

• fighting for
• fighting against
• values
• relationships
• personal stories
• Gottman Institute
• North Star

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gottman Institute

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