It is a never ending struggle. I try to identify the root cause and come back to a family culture that was the epitome of this article. Can’t blame my childhood anymore but trying to overcome the ingrained negativity and judging is a full time job.
It is. Look into attachment styles and see which resonates with you. There are also free assessments online. Then you’ll be able to search for ways to reverse the effects. This is just one approach, there are myriad.
This article is on point, next question is as I identify myself as the toxic person and accept that I have these behaviors. What tools are available to help me overcome this person I dislike and become the person I want to be?
Great question, Walter. Personally, I think the most useful tool anybody has at their disposal is mindfulness, because awareness is 50% of any battle. The remaining 50% is execution. Granted, the "doing" part won't be easy but the more mindful one is the more consistent effort they can dedicate to being who they want to be. I hope that answers your question. Maybe I'll do an article on this in the future.
It is a never ending struggle. I try to identify the root cause and come back to a family culture that was the epitome of this article. Can’t blame my childhood anymore but trying to overcome the ingrained negativity and judging is a full time job.
It is. Look into attachment styles and see which resonates with you. There are also free assessments online. Then you’ll be able to search for ways to reverse the effects. This is just one approach, there are myriad.
This article is on point, next question is as I identify myself as the toxic person and accept that I have these behaviors. What tools are available to help me overcome this person I dislike and become the person I want to be?
Great question, Walter. Personally, I think the most useful tool anybody has at their disposal is mindfulness, because awareness is 50% of any battle. The remaining 50% is execution. Granted, the "doing" part won't be easy but the more mindful one is the more consistent effort they can dedicate to being who they want to be. I hope that answers your question. Maybe I'll do an article on this in the future.