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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 11 MIN

Stop Trying to Control People - How “Manuals” Make Us Miserable

from Loving that Midlife · host Lori Buck

Do you have unwritten manuals or scripts for the people in your life? Admit it, you've probably thought more than once that you know exactly how your husband, children, or boss should act, and if they would just do that, then you could all be happy.In today's episode, we'll talk about the scripts/manuals we have for the people in our lives and why we have them. Hint: Getting others to act the way that we want them to is not the path to happiness. Taking radical responsibility for our own needs is. And in today's Midlife Moment, we talk all about health in midlife and ALL. THE. THINGS. we are supposed to be worrying about. Friends, it's a lot. Don't let it overwhelm you. If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend!And if you loved this episode, please rate the show and leave a review so others can find it, too.  You can also follow me on my socials:Instagram: @loribuckcoachingFacebook: Lori Buck CoachingWebsite: www.loribuckcoaching.com Email: [email protected]

Do you have unwritten manuals or scripts for the people in your life? Admit it, you've probably thought more than once that you know exactly how your husband, children, or boss should act, and if they would just do that, then you could all be happy. In today's episode, we'll talk about the scripts/manuals we have for the people in our lives and why we have them. Hint: Getting others to act the way that we want them to is not the path to happiness. Taking radical responsibility for our own nee...

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