How To Stop Catering To Dysfunctional People

So often in dysfunctional families, the members cater to the most dysfunctional person in the group, allowing that individual to set the tone.  This can also occur in the workplace, friend circles, or in any group of people in which the members “walk on egg shells” to appease and/or prevent an emotionally immature reaction.  I invite you to consider these questions: When do you notice investing your limited time, energy, and resources into the lowest common denominator? When do you allow someone who isn’t willing to increase their self-awareness to set the tone for your relationship? How willing are you to ignore emotionally immature behavior? How willing are you to challenge dysfunctional behavior with statements like: “That isn’t going to work for me.” “I’m not willing to do/accept that.” “I’m removing myself from this situation.” “I’m no longer available for this.” Where in your life are you changing your words/actions in order to align with the lowest common denominator or person in the room instead of holding yourself to a higher standard and challenging others to rise to that level? Where do you notice allowing others to set the tone in your relationships? If you know you could use some support as you navigate setting boundaries with and communicating your needs in emotionally dysfunctional relationships, email me to schedule a complimentary happy hour call: [email protected] Thank you for investing your valuable time and energy into listening to the podcast. I’m so very grateful for you.  If you enjoyed this episode, you can “tip the bartender” by rating and reviewing the podcast. Your review makes it easier for others to find the podcast.  Don’t forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE button to be notified any time I pour out a new episode.  My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour: Intentional Intoxication Book If you’re interested to know about how I can support you in overcoming the habit of escaping or chasing, I invite you to reach out to me by using the email below and we find a time to chat: [email protected] For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory: Intoxication Inventory