We all have an obligation to ourselves first.
We have an obligation to put the oxygen mask on our own face first. We have an obligation to consciously decide how to spend our time and energy.
We have an obligation to enforce our own boundaries.
Society, writing, geekdom, politics, and errata. By Steven Saus.
We all have an obligation to ourselves first.
We have an obligation to put the oxygen mask on our own face first. We have an obligation to consciously decide how to spend our time and energy.
We have an obligation to enforce our own boundaries.
When recovering from abuse – particularly abuse from someone using narcissistic techniques – it’s common for the recovering person to end up hurting the people who are in the healthiest relationships with them.
There isn’t an easy guide if you step away from the “default”. But it can be a worthwhile path.
Ask yourself this question about your current situation. Then decide if it’s worth it.
I have a technique for making complex decisions. This goes for all kinds of situations. And it works, even if the other people are exhibiting some really narcissistic behaviors. But you have to decide before it’s too late.
Sometimes you just pooch everything. But there’s still something you absolutely should NOT do.