Ep. 170: Can People Change?

Before we get any further, we at the Best Life Podcast want to make one thing clear: Black lives matter. We are fully committed to being life-long learners on how best to show up for our Black sisters and brothers, and taking down racism on both a systemic level and within the implicit biases we may have.   Today, we wanted to ask an important question. Can people change? We certainly aren’t the same people we have always been. Change is a part of life, but it isn’t something you can force upon others. People will change when they are ready to.   Making a commitment to unlearning and taking down racism on all levels [2:49] Being a life-long learner [3:56] If you’re feeling triggered, ask yourself why? [6:25] Our dedication to having difficult conversations [6:51] Can people really change? [10:58] How many chances does someone get before it’s time to move on? [12:42] Be OK with people as they are, not as they could be [14:10] Not everything can be a non-negotiable [17:09] There has to be incentive to change [19:19] Look at someone’s actions NOW [21:56] Am I willing to forgive and move on? [25:46] Affirming positive behavior [27:45] People can change, but they don’t have to change with you [32:20]   Go to noissue.co and use “thebestlife” at checkout for all your branded packaging needs!   Visit cbdforlife.us and use code ‘thebestlife’ at checkout for 20% off all products   Use code ‘thebestlife’ at beekeepersnaturals.com for 15% off all of their natural remedies   You can also get 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’   Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.   FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom   You can also follow us on Facebook @Jill Coleman @Danny-J  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy