057: Strong BO$$ Bitches: Words Have Power.

Welcome to my new series, Strong Boss Bitches with Monica Morton, a private detective, crime expert for a true crime TV series, and a life coach. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about how to be your best and baddest strong boss bitch self.   Money, work, lazy, perfection, failure. What do you think and feel when you hear these words?   Words have connotations. Words are full of energy—both negative and positive—and they carry intention. The way you use your words and how you say them matters. When you understand this, you don’t allow people to bring any negativity around you.   Today we’re talking about the power behind words, and why it’s so important to be conscious of how people treat you. Often, we believe what others say, even when it’s harmful. Words penetrate our psyche. When they are positive, they are uplifting. When they are demeaning, it’s a form of abuse. You can control the power of your words with awareness, education, and knowledge. You can control the power of others’ words with healthy boundaries, self-esteem, and confidence.   You are worthy of loving relationships and friendships. You are worthy of the best.   What’s in this episode: Making the decision to work through your trauma and create healthy boundaries Why we have to speak out against intentionally demeaning language (like the n-word) How to hold each other accountable for our words and actions (including family members) The importance of extending grace toward others and ourselves Why failure is a good thing Shifting our energy toward positivity and kindness Reframing negative relationships with words How covid has affected our ability to connect   For full show notes, resources, and links, head to: https://www.meredythwillits.com/podcast   Are you ready to go deeper? I am giving you the keys to the castle. If you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more, make sure to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode! You can also join us on Patreon for exclusive content you’ll only hear there: https://www.patreon.com/MeredythWillits   You can connect more by visiting me on my website at https://www.meredythwillits.com/ or connecting with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34 or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits.