Emotional Dependence

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about some things lately and one thing that keep popping up is emotional dependence. I am so much aware that I am doing this lately and am trying to stop it. I do not need to depend on someone else to life my spirits or make me happy. No one can make me happy. If I am happy when talking to them or spending time with them it is because I have chosen to enjoy their company. By realizing that I am making that choice makes it easier to find enjoyment doing things by myself. It opens up so many possibilities to me to create my own happiness. Now instead of saying “You make me feel good.” I can smile and say, “I enjoy having you in my life”.

As with anything that has been a habit for so long, this will take time to fully overcome. The first step is that I am aware that I do it. The rest is easy.

Positive Affirmation for January 23, 2012

Growing and changing is fun. I enjoy the process.

My three MITs (most important tasks) for January 23, 2012

1. reflect on some things that I have been doing

2. schoolwork

3. work at least 15 minutes in my room

Quotes:

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. ~Eleanor Roosevelt