The next step toward Extreme Self-Care is to learn how to let go of control. If you’re not sure if you have control problems, ask yourself if you:
• Feel the need to refold towels or reload the dishwasher so that it’s done the “right” way. • feel like the weight of the world is resting on your shoulders • chronically complain about how much you have to do • dream about packing a bag and heading to a desert island • find yourself crying, or feeling like you need a good cry, at unexpected places • yelling at the dog, your spouse and/or child(ren), or at drivers in front of you who are driving the speed limit • are so exhausted that the idea of brushing your teeth feels like too much work. There are many reasons why people don't like to ask for help. See if any sound familiar... * "I don't want to appear weak." * "It takes too much time/energy to explain what I need." * "I hate being disappointed when people don't follow through." * "It's too much trouble to fight with family members who resist helping." * "I don't want to hear no." * "I don't want to feel indebted to anyone." Behind these excuses is a desire to... yep, you guessed it... remain in control. -- Adapted from The Art of Extreme Self-Care by Cheryl Richardson www.LifeRenewalCounseling.org
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