{"id":818182,"date":"2024-12-06T20:45:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T02:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albertleatribune.com\/?p=818182"},"modified":"2024-12-06T16:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:45:05","slug":"april-jeppson-the-company-you-keep-makes-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albertleatribune.com\/2024\/12\/april-jeppson-the-company-you-keep-makes-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"April Jeppson: The company you keep makes the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every Little Thing by April Jeppson<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s often said that you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with. I don\u2019t know who said it first, but let me tell you, they were onto something. The energy we absorb from others is real \u2014 whether it\u2019s uplifting or draining \u2014 and it has a way of seeping into every corner of our lives.<\/p>\n

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April Jeppson<\/p><\/div>\n

Take my co-workers, for example. I am blessed to work with people who genuinely want to make a difference in the world. It\u2019s not just their skills or talents (although, wow, those are impressive too); it\u2019s their energy. They bring passion, kindness, humor and a sprinkle of magic to what we do every day. To see someone light up as they share their gifts with the world? It\u2019s a beautiful, humbling thing.<\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t mean we always get along perfectly. In fact, I want to be around people who challenge my way of thinking. So there are days when tensions run high, but then someone cracks a joke, or we land a small win together, and suddenly the day feels lighter. It\u2019s amazing how the right people can turn even the most stressful moments into opportunities for growth (or at least for laughter).<\/p>\n

This got me thinking about my circle outside of work \u2014 friends, family, even those \u201cHi, how are you?\u201d acquaintances. Every relationship either adds to or subtracts from your well-being. I\u2019ve had my share of both. Have you ever chatted with someone and five minutes in, that person has already given you a list of their 87 problems? It\u2019s like they\u2019ve turned venting into an Olympic sport.<\/p>\n

Now, don\u2019t get me wrong. We all have problems, and a good friend will lend an ear when you need one. But if someone\u2019s vibe is consistently a thundercloud, you start to notice how it impacts your own energy. Life is too short \u2014 and too full of its own challenges \u2014 to be weighed down by someone else\u2019s perpetual storm.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, being around uplifting people feels like a high five for the soul. These are the friends who cheer you on when you\u2019re doubting yourself, who show up when you least expect it, who make you laugh until you cry. They don\u2019t necessarily solve your problems, but they remind you that you\u2019re strong enough to handle them.<\/p>\n

Humor is a big part of this equation for me. My people know how to keep things light when life gets heavy. You\u2019ve got two choices in life \u2014 laugh or cry. One gives you wrinkles, and the other gives you abs. I\u2019m choosing abs every time. I mean, if I can log laughter into my fitness tracker … that\u2019s a double win.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, I\u2019m grateful for the amazing people in my life. They challenge me, support me and make me want to be better. So, here\u2019s to choosing your circle wisely, because the right energy makes all the difference in the world.<\/p>\n

»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵn April Jeppson is a wife, mom, coach and encourager of dreams. Her column appears every Saturday.<\/em><\/p>\n

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