EP280: Are You Waiting for Change That’s Never Coming?

Have you ever found yourself holding onto the hope that someone will change—believing in their potential more than the reality right in front of you? It’s easy to get caught up in what could be, especially when we care deeply. But at what point does patience and grace turn into self-denial? In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle but powerful ways we convince ourselves to wait for growth that may never come, why this pattern is so hard to break, and what it really takes to see people as they are—not just as we wish they would be.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of hope, frustration, and disappointment, this conversation will help you take a step back and reassess. We’ll explore the deeper reasons behind this pattern, how to recognize when it’s keeping you stuck, and the shift in perspective that can bring clarity, peace, and healthier relationships.

Three Key Takeaways:

1. The difference between seeing potential and accepting reality.
2.  How to recognize when your belief in someone’s growth is keeping you stuck.
3.  The first steps to shifting your focus back to what’s true today.

 

There’s a difference between

 supporting someone

 through  growth

and sacrificing ourselves

 to keep believing in them.

 

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