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How to "sit" with something difficult with Annie Meehan

Jenn Glynn and Jason Thomson Season 7 Episode 94

Sometimes – you can’t solve your problem in real time. Sometimes, you just need to know when to sit with something, or to accept and move on. This week, super author Annie Meehan helps you sort this out for your career and your life.

Segment 01 - Introduction
Here’s the problem…

I just got news from a really big client that they’re not going to renew my contract for the new year. I’m sad. I’m angry. I’m in shock. I know I should be turning all of this into an opportunity…but I don’t know where to start.

Segment 02 - When to “sit” with it
Can you just let the emotion wash over you? Let’s talk “hammer” or “hammock.

Segment 03 - When to “move on”
You get…a specific number of days to wallow and hurt. Then you have to start moving to the next stage. Here’s how to do it.

Segment 04 - More Thinking
Books you can read. Podcasts you can listen to. Here’s how to get into action.