Thank you, Alan!
Reread this post and a few things clicked. I have trouble sleeping. Even though I'm tired, my mind will wake me up to worry about things that...
This is a great post. I found myself writing down so much of it in my journal. Avoiding conflict - People pleasing - Pulling back - Cleaning up...
Nice work, Susan! You're a good example of making progress. Thanks for sharing. For me, over the last 6 months I've finished building and moving...
It's been said by many, and it rings true for me, which is the importance of stopping to acknowledge and enjoy the accomplishments. My standard...
I know if I'm not careful, I'll spend a lot of my time fearing the worst and not enjoying all that I am, and all that I have. Covid certainly...
Thank you Susan. I'm very familiar with the 4-7-8 and have had some success with it. I'll look at that book you mentioned. Thank you. An...
I like Alan's reminder that we're not trying to accomplish anything, other than watching the sensations and reminding the brain that there's...
Thank you @JanAtheCPA. This is helpful. The reminder that perfectionism may be rooted in the craving of connection resonates with me.
That's a helpful definition of trauma. Thank you Susan. I'm hopeful the daily journaling will help. I've read all the books and done some of the...
It's so hard to rewire. These personality traits that worked for us in many ways, and that others (family) have learned to depend on, would be...
Perfectionism and being a people pleaser are personality traits that are highly vulnerable to pressure and criticism. It's a difficult thing to...
So much fear. It's a good exercise to look back to try and see what might have made me such an anxious person. I think seeing parents constantly...
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