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Codependency versus Healthy Traits

1/30/2022

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Competing Needs for Autonomy versus Connection

We all have needs for independence/autonomy AND connectedness/togetherness.

These can feel like competing forces but when we integrate them in healthier ways, we experience interdependency.

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Signs of a Toxic Work Relationship

1/28/2022

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Toxic Work Friendship

Work Friendships Are Complicated

Work friendships are often complicated with competing personal and professional needs.

We need to recognize the signs when they become toxic so that we can limit our contact or set stronger boundaries.

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Signs of Losing Yourself

1/25/2022

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Signs of Losing Yourself

Neglecting Ourselves to Protect Ourselves

When life is especially painful and challenging we can lose ourselves in the process.

It’s often a defense to protect ourselves.

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Things I wish I Had Said...

1/22/2022

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Things I Wish I Had Said

Missing Out on Expressing Ourselves Fully

When relationships end we often look back with regret about not expressing ourselves fully.

We may not have been given the opportunity to say what we needed to or we may have limited ourselves.

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How to Pause Difficult Conversations

1/15/2022

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Difficult Conversations

Take a Time Out When Needed

While we may have an urgency to resolve conflict, when things escalate too far it’s much more likely that we won’t do it well.

Instead, we need to take a break — at least 20-25 minutes — and come back at it when we’re more capable of thinking clearly.

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Are you the Family Scapegoat?

1/12/2022

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Family Scapegoat

Scapegoats See the Family Dysfunction

Have you felt like a lone wolf in your family that gets a lot of pressure to blend in?

Being the family scapegoat is a challenging position to be in but also gives greater freedom to chart our own course.

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Benefits of Fighting in Relationships

1/10/2022

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Fighting in Relationships

Resolving Conflict Well Increases Intimacy

Avoiding conflict can be detrimental to relationships.

Having and resolving conflict well can lead to greater intimacy.

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Good Enough is the New Perfect

1/7/2022

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Good Enough Not Perfect

Good Enough is Enough

Giving ourselves the grace of “good enough” is a gift that keeps on giving.

The irony is that we’re often able to do/be better than we otherwise would in chasing the mythical place of perfection.

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Stop Chasing People

1/5/2022

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Stop Chasing People

Spending Our Time Wisely

It’s a self-empowering act to stop chasing people but rather spend our time more wisely with people who value our presence and naturally have time/interest in reciprocating.

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The Test of a True Friend

1/3/2022

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Test of a True Friend

Qualities of a True Friend

Good friends show up, care, apologize, invest, and are loyal.

What are qualities you appreciate in your friendships?

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Ways to Stop Future Tripping

1/1/2022

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Stop Future Tripping

Coming Back to the Present

It’s easy to “future trip” when our present is already so challenging.

Instead of worrying about a future that may never come to fruition, coming back to the present moment and cultivating moments of playfulness, pleasure, connection and gratitude is the antidote.

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