We Can Do Hard Things

210. Calling All Control Freaks: How to Stop Overfunctioning

May 18, 2023

57:51

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Power of Rapid Fire Questions

2min

Playing With Words

2min

How to Go Fast When You Don't Know What's Going On

2min

The Hardest Thing to Come at Me

2min

How to Be an Over Functioner

4min

The Power of Self-Efficiency

3min

The Cost of Over-Focusing

4min

The Importance of Accepting What Is Right

2min

10.

The Importance of Wisdom in Anti-Gaslighting

3min

11.

The Importance of Having a Strong Person on the Other Side

2min

12.

The Importance of Listening to Your Partner

3min

13.

How to Be a Better Partner When the Love Drug Wears Off

3min

14.

The Over Functioner's Guide to a Good Night's Sleep

2min

15.

The Price of Correcting an Email

3min

16.

The Importance of Accountability in Family Life

6min

17.

The Last Minute Things That Will Make the Party Better

2min

18.

The Power of Sharing a Load

3min

19.

The Dream for the Over Functioner in Relationship and Leadership

2min

20.

The Importance of Being Confused About Money

2min

21.

The Over Functioners Are Labeled as the Control Freaks

2min

22.

The Importance of Accountability in Relationships

3min

23.

We Can Do Hard Things

2min

In this unplanned conversation, Amanda speaks up for everyone who’s been labeled a “Control Freak” – anyone who feels like they have to hold up the entire sky for their families or businesses – when what they really want is to feel supported and safe. Amanda shares vulnerably about: how she became an overfunctioner, the blessings and curses of being one, and the practical strategies she’s using to let go – and what her partner is doing to make her feel like she can finally try to relax.

If this episode resonates, go back and listen to OVERWHELM: Is our exhaustion a sign that we’re CareTicking time bombs?

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