‘Mindful Awareness’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 5

It seems to me that our modern busyness has the flavour of tight focus, linearity and being goal directed.

Sometimes the direct approach to changing a habit doesn’t work. This I think can especially be the case with relationship habits. When we set about changing our habitual ways of relating we can find that our emotions get stirred up.

What is the difference between a focus and an obsession? Here are three signs that might help distinguish one from the other.

Not only do people surprise us, but there are usually overlooked possibilities in our situation. One way we discover this is by talking to others about a situation we are in.

To have a sense of how we appear to others can be helpful information. And “not taking it personally” can actually contribute to our taking “personal responsibility”.