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3442: How to Build a Circle of Support For Your Life by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Meaningful Connection

from Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · host Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3442: Ellen Burgan explores the importance of building a strong, intentional circle of support by helping you identify who encourages your growth, and who might unknowingly feed your fear. Through self-awareness and small, practical steps, she empowers you to cultivate meaningful connections that fuel confidence, resilience, and joy in every life chapter. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/circle-of-support/ Quotes to ponder: "People need people for support. However, no one person can be your support buddy 100% of the time." "There’s great joy not only in having a large circle of support, but also in being on someone else’s circle of support." "We’re all human, so don’t worry if you are sometimes that person who fans flames of someone’s fear." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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