Sunday, September 28, 2008

What is the irrational thinking which leads you not to let go of the uncontrollables and unchangeables in life?

  • I must solve every problem that comes my way.
  • Only I can solve these problems.
  • If I don't solve these problems, I will be seen by others as a failure or no good.
  • I need to fix all of these things perfectly and as soon as possible.
  • There is no one else available who is going to help me solve these problems.
  • All those people need to do is to follow what I've told them to do.
  • This place would be ideal if it would only do what I want it to do.
  • These things wouldn't be so bad off if they had been left to me to take care of by myself.
  • They don't know what to do and they need me to tell them.
  • They can't do anything right without me. If they lose or fail, it will reflect badly on me.
  • What would others think if things didn't work out the way they were supposed to?
  • I've only known crisis, chaos, and panic in my life so why should I expect any peace, calmness, or serenity if I leave them to take care of themselves?
  • I must make everything better around here or else I'll go crazy.
  • If I let go too soon, things might change and I'd be sorry for releasing them too prematurely.
  • If I let go of them, I might lose them.
  • If I stop trying to fix and change them, they would no longer need me and leave me.
  • There must be a way to turn them around and I can't give up yet.
  • What if they blame me for not taking care of them if they fail or fall flat on their faces?
  • I'd rather sacrifice myself than have them blame me later for not helping them.
  • They are so irresponsible they would never do it on their own.

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