How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Codependency - Codependency

Hello Everyone & Welcome Back to the RealPositiveGirl Podcast!

Thank you so much for joining me again!

Happy Friday!

This week's theme for the podcast is: Codependency

Codependency is something many People Pleasers & Perfectionists will struggle with, as well as many others within relationships used to mask & distract from other things in their lives. It's also one of the most common behaviors of those raised by narcissists or someone struggling with an addiction.

Here is some information & tips to overcome this struggle & be free of depending on others for validation!

Here are some notes from today's episode:

• I am going to get right to it in this episode and lay out some real tips on how to become less codependent.
• If you would like some more info how what it means to be codependent & how it affects the person struggling with it, please go back and listen to all the previous episodes this week.
• The first thing that I would recommend is creating boundaries. And if you’re not new here, you know I talk about establishing personal boundaries ALL THE TIME.
• By creating boundaries, you will create personal limits that will prevent you from overextending yourself, becoming too emotionally involved & creating time for yourself, rather than running yourself ragged for everyone else.
• Learning to say ‘no’ is another big thing to do. I know that codependents have a deep-seeded need for everyone to like them, so it might be hard to say ‘no’ despite wanting to, but it’s something you have to start practicing as soon as possible to create those boundaries.
• Learn how to support others without trying to take over the situation & save them from their problems. It’s fine to give someone advice & encouragement, but let them deal with their problems on their own.
• Learn to ask for help. I know it can be tough to ask for help because you want to be seen as the hero & take care of others on your own, but sometimes what you can offer may not be enough.
• Change the way you think about yourself. You may think you are worthless, unimportant, have low self-esteem & find validation in others praising you for helping them, but it is necessary to change your belief system and not always connect your self-worth with people since not everyone will like you.
• Stop being a martyr. Always trying to make others like you by going all out for them puts you at risk for being manipulated & burning out from all that unnecessary sacrifice.
• Stop taking responsibility for other people’s actions.
• Stop trying to fix everything for others.
• Stop being a people pleaser.
• Work on being able to communicate & express your emotions honestly & openly.
• Learn how to deal with conflict & stop avoiding it. This is another one dealing with healthy communication skills.
• Lastly, make sure you have people in your life that support you & are there to help you get better & become stronger in who you are, not who you are trying to mold into for someone else.

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