In the book: Codependency: "Dont worry about things you can not control." When it comes to dealing with our personal dysfunctional habits we must be honest with ourselves. Suggests watch a movie called Disney the Kid staring Bruce Willis. A good movie about healing our "inner child." Read a book on Boundaries. "Do not let people or environment dictate how you should think and feel." Read a book on Codependency. A book on Honor your Anger. Last book A Course in Miracles. I dealt with my Codependency in the 80s and 90s.
I also struggle with this. Something that has helped is reminding myself most of the people in my life are adults and they are fully capable of taking care of themselves. Worried my friend is bored at dinner? They can suggest we share the peak and pit of our days to liven up the conversation. Stressed my parents don't actually want to do the thing they offered to do? They could have not offered. This trick often works for me when I'm all in my head.
Do you know this woman... https://theanxiousoverachiever.substack.com/ ??? I find she's pretty good as I've always been a card-carrying, hand-wringing codependent :)
In the book: Codependency: "Dont worry about things you can not control." When it comes to dealing with our personal dysfunctional habits we must be honest with ourselves. Suggests watch a movie called Disney the Kid staring Bruce Willis. A good movie about healing our "inner child." Read a book on Boundaries. "Do not let people or environment dictate how you should think and feel." Read a book on Codependency. A book on Honor your Anger. Last book A Course in Miracles. I dealt with my Codependency in the 80s and 90s.
I also struggle with this. Something that has helped is reminding myself most of the people in my life are adults and they are fully capable of taking care of themselves. Worried my friend is bored at dinner? They can suggest we share the peak and pit of our days to liven up the conversation. Stressed my parents don't actually want to do the thing they offered to do? They could have not offered. This trick often works for me when I'm all in my head.