Podcast 468: How to recognize and deal with draining people

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I talk about dealing with draining people while protecting your mental health. Relationships are great and have many benefits, but they can also be challenging, especially when you have to deal with someone who is a drain on your mental energy and resources. Indeed, sometimes the most draining people can be family, friends, co-workers, and even children! It's okay to admit to yourself that you feel drained around someone. You don't have to add guilt to the mental and emotional strain you are already feeling, as this will only make you feel worse. But, once you recognize and honor your feelings, you also need to take steps to help manage the situation so that you can protect your mental health and relationships. We need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:41 Why we need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel

5:16 How to use mind management to deal with draining people

14:56, 20:13 Tips to deal with draining people while protecting your mental health

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