There’s a dirty side to growth. There’s a dirty side to choosing yourself that many of us refuse to witness and discuss. The dirty side is that once we begin to prioritize ourselves, relationships change, even the ones we thought would last forever. When we focus on ourselves, we naturally see what works and what doesn’t. From there, another natural process begins—boundaries are put into place. This can turn our relationships on their heads. That’s why we are taking a one-on-one deep dive into the dirty side of growth: what it is, how it impacts us, and how to stop it right now! So, let’s dive right in. Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 2:04 The dirty side of growth and two essential questions regarding growth 03:49 When we grow, the people in our lives can lose their positions in our lives 05:17 A personal story of personal growth that is the essence of the dirtiness of growth 09:32 When you go all in on yourself, you have to go all in 10:47 How uncertainty, forecasting, and what-ifs keep us away from new outcomes 13:07 Growth is about clearing, and we are tested to gauge our commitment to the self 17:30 The four questions of need, want, and desire 18:27 You are the one who creates meaning in each situation     19:22 Each experience/relationship adds to the relationship with yourself 20:24 We have seasons in our lives 22:51 What we can do to be okay with being in the dirt—step 1: witnessing when its time 24:18 Moving through the steps to allow yourself to get onto the path of change and out of the dirt 24:42 When people walk away, it’s not always about us 27:03 Take stock of what you want so you can let go 29:44 When we let go, our memories and feelings don’t disappear 33:03 Be kind to yourself 33:50 Let go to commit to the self 35:53 Mourn the dirtiness 36:48 Practicing the F word – forgiveness 38:05 Check in with where you are to know if you are still on the dirty side of growth Join the 18.5 K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily! Love this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Become a Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider! Sign up here! Free downloads are available right now! I also invite you to check out the new 15-day Affirmation Course, where I take you on a journey through how to your brain chemistry and your greatest desires to your benefits. It’s available to start right now! Looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com, I also invite you to join the new Get Your Life Together, Girl Women’s Circle. This monthly membership gives you access to exclusive exercises, practices, tools, monthly live conversations where you can ask questions, 100s of techniques, and a community to support you. It’s just $9.00 a month. Connection can be complicated. Therapy isn’t cheap. The Women’s Circle bridges the gap. Visit the website to learn more and sign up.