How to Identify Your Priorities, w/ NEW Co-Host, Brandon Stafford

In the first episode of season three of Family By Heart, Dustin and his new recurring co-host, Brandon Stafford, discuss the topic of priorities. They start by talking about their experiences with New Year's resolutions and the low success rate of sticking to them. Dustin shares that he has successfully kept a resolution to give up alcohol for three years, while Brandon talks about his resolution to prioritize his health and fitness. They emphasize the importance of aligning resolutions with personal values and making them a priority in order to increase the chances of success. The principal themes of the conversation are priorities and personal growth. Dustin emphasizes the importance of setting priorities that align with who you are and what you value. He shares his experience of prioritizing his family and his own health, particularly in relation to being a good example for his children. He also discusses the challenges he faced in adjusting his priorities to accommodate his son's autism diagnosis. Dustin highlights the need for self-reflection, therapy, and education to support personal growth and improve relationships with family members. Dustin and Brandon discuss the importance for the both of them of prioritizing family and personal well-being. They emphasize the need for open communication, setting boundaries, and seeking therapy when necessary. They also highlight the significance of recognizing and managing emotions, especially anger. Dustin shares his excitement for future episodes of his podcast, where he plans to invite more individuals to share their stories. He encourages listeners to reassess their priorities and offers a free workbook to help set new goals. You can find the workbook at familybyheart.me/workbooks.

Takeaways

• Only about 53% of people have not given up on their New Year's resolutions by March.
• Aligning resolutions with personal values and making them a priority increases the chances of success.
• Dustin has successfully kept a resolution to give up alcohol for three years.
• Brandon's resolution was to prioritize his health and fitness.
• Setting priorities that align with your values and who you are is crucial for success in achieving goals.
• Being a good example for your children and prioritizing their well-being is important for maintaining a healthy family dynamic.
• Recognizing and addressing personal challenges, such as anger management.
• Self-reflection, therapy, and education are valuable tools for controlling anger and recognizing emotional red flags can help with personal growth and improving relationships with family members.
• Therapy is essential for maintaining emotional well-being and should be seen as a form of self-care.
• It's never too late to recalibrate and set new priorities. Consider what you constantly think about, how you spend your money, and how you spend your time.
• Seeking an employee assistance program (EAP) or utilizing mental health coverage benefits can provide access to counseling services.
• Brandon's podcast, the Smiling and Grinding Podcast, features interviews with inspiring and informative individuals. Can watch and listen at: https://www.youtube.com/@Smilingandgrinding

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Season 3 Goals

01:03 Introducing Co-host Brandon Stafford

06:45 New Year's Resolutions

08:54 Sticking to Resolutions

15:56 Understanding Priorities

22:47 Re-prioritizing for More Family Time

23:16 Prioritizing Family Time

23:46 Support System and Accountability

24:45 Realistic Goals and Shifting Priori