Self Defeating Belief Number 8

I need someone stronger than stronger than myself to rely on.

It is actually very healthy to be strong enough to ask for help when you need it. We alone are not able to achieve and accomplish everything is life that is necessary for daily living, that’s why we all have different careers and specialty areas. For example when our washing machine breaks down we call a plumber because that is their specialty area. Problems develop from this way of thinking when we are asking for help from others on a regular occasion and we develop a dependence upon them. Over reliance on others can lead to a lot of problems in our life including avoidance of situations and responsibility, lack of confidence in ourselves and our own abilities and an inability to make our own decisions. Some warning signs that you may be defendant on others are not doing things you want to do for fear of other peoples approval, constantly asking other peoples advice, or asking people’s permission to say or do something.

A healthier idea

It is good to get support from others when I want it, but the only person I really need to rely on is myself. Over reliance leads to dependence and I can and will trust my own judgment