* Recognize and challenge self-sabotaging behaviors that undermine your happiness.
* Identify and reassess negative thought patterns that trigger anxiety and fear.
* Reclaim autonomy from past influences that discourage self-satisfaction.
* Build self-confidence and embrace your intelligence, attractiveness, and gifts.
* Acceptance of the chronic mental condition as a long-term reality
* Adopting a mindset that combines pessimism, humor, and tender compassion
* Seeking out supportive individuals who understand or empathize with the condition
* Remaining vigilant against relapses and maintaining sobriety
* Recognize the tendency to become a caregiver as a response to unmet emotional needs.
* Acknowledge the fear of receiving care and the discomfort it may bring.
* Shift from being a rescuer to allowing others to care for you.
* Develop the capacity to receive support, fostering healthier relationships.
* Identify patterns from childhood that influence current relationships.
* Recognize the roles of victim and perpetrator being unconsciously enacted.
* Communicate openly to prevent negative dynamics from resurfacing.
* Adopt the role of nurturer to foster a healthy and supportive relationship.
* Adopt both optimistic and pessimistic thinking when facing difficult decisions to balance perspectives.
* Recognize that every choice has its positives and negatives, alleviating the fear of making the wrong decision.
* Understand that the anxiety of choice is often an illusion, as every option offers both joy and pain.
* Accept imperfection in decisions to reduce anxiety and make more balanced choices.
* Respond to situations without unconscious biases influenced by past experiences.
* Pause before reacting to assess and approach situations more objectively.
* Ask introspective questions to understand and overcome defensive behaviors.
* Embrace humility by acknowledging mistakes and accepting vulnerability in relationships.
* Recognize and address the underlying pain that can spur personal growth.
* Connect deeply with people around you to build meaningful relationships.
* Appreciate the beauty in your surroundings by consciously noticing trees, faces, and everyday moments.
* Let go of fear and reservations to embrace joy and hope in your daily life.
* Challenge distorted psychology that hinders your ability to experience happiness.
* Cultivate hope and an open mindset to welcome higher levels of joy.
* Recognize and address people pleaser behaviors to foster genuine communication in relationships.
* Encourage honesty by creating a safe space for expressing true opinions without fear of judgment.
* Use humor as a tool to diffuse tensions and illustrate that differing views are survivable in a relationship.
* Understand and acknowledge the influence of past experiences on current relationship behaviors to promote empathy.
* Engage in open arguments rather than accepting lies to build trust and authenticity.