2. Assumption - If anyone in my vicinity is in a bad mood, it MUST be because of something I said/did not say/did/did not do. How self centred is that Honestly, my capability to personalise other folks' issues is just so out there, its not funny.
I have spent needless hours agonising over problems that are not even remotely real, or connected to me. Especially with NG. Turning this around has been a little easier than the previous issue - but I still have moments when I am 'borrowing' trouble.
Life has certainly become much more relaxing now that I 'assume' nothing is my 'fault' unless someone actually says so. Of course, its still a balancing act between taking responsibility for things that I am accountable for, especially at work. This too is a process, with adjustments being made on the way, But, I do feel lighter for having shed what feels like an enormous weight