Wanting some control over your life is normal. Most people prefer knowing what is going to happen, having a plan, and feeling capable of influencing the outcome. But sometimes the need for control becomes exhausting. You may struggle when plans change, feel anxious when someone else is responsible for something important, or find yourself [...]
Being kind, generous, and considerate of other people is generally a good thing. Most of us want to be someone others can rely on. We want to help the people we love, avoid unnecessary conflict, and contribute to our relationships. But people pleasing is something different. People pleasing happens when keeping other people happy [...]
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, helping them can feel like the most natural thing in the world. You don't want to see them lose their job, damage important relationships, or face consequences. If you can step in and prevent something terrible from happening, why wouldn't you? Sometimes, however, the things we do [...]
