How to Deal With Sabotage

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The best way to avoid an adaptive or reactive response is through paradox and playfulness. Remind yourself that this is how the dependent keeps systems stuck, Friedman says. Sometimes the best way to be paradoxical is to do so while being playful. When someone gives you an ultimatum, call their bluff,.

Self-differentiating, taking responsibility for self, can be hard when others respond by defining and blaming you. This is sabotage. Here are three steps to respond effectively.

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