430: Setting Boundaries with a Bipolar Parent | Feedback Friday

Nov 13, 2020

This discussion tackles the delicate art of setting boundaries, especially with a bipolar parent who relentlessly calls during work hours. Insights from the 'Essentialism' philosophy help listeners prioritize their tasks more effectively. The hosts also explore a listener's chaos-filled home renovation saga with a shifty contractor, emphasizing resilience and personal identity. Additionally, the conversation touches on nurturing relationships while maintaining emotional health, all while navigating social media's impact on family dynamics.

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ADVICE

80/20 Rule for Productivity

Identify your top time-consuming tasks and circle the most impactful ones.
Prioritize those, eliminate the rest, and repeat for increased productivity.

INSIGHT

Social Media and Dopamine

Jordan Harbinger quit social media because posting didn't drive business outcomes.
He realized the dopamine hits from likes were not worth the time investment and negative emotional impact.

ADVICE

Setting Boundaries with Bipolar Parent

Maintain firm boundaries with a bipolar parent, even when they test limits.
Use strategies like muting calls, scheduled replies, and calm disengagement to protect your well-being.

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You've been trying to set boundaries with your bipolar mother about not calling during work hours unless it's important, but she calls you three to five times before noon every day just to talk. How can you help her to understand that her perspective isn't authoritative? We'll cover this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/430

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How Essentialism author Greg McKeown uses the 80/20 rule (aka Pareto principle) to get more done in less time -- and why Jordan is pretty minimal with his posting on social media.
You've been trying to set boundaries with your bipolar mother about not calling during work hours unless it's important, but she calls you three to five times before noon every day just to talk. How can you help her to understand that her perspective isn't authoritative?
You've had to fire and sue a general contractor who bilked you on a house renovation, and now you're forced to live in expensive, short term rentals while you find someone reliable to finish the job. How do you keep your sanity and identity intact while languishing in limbo?
A friend with whom you reconnected has been diagnosed with depression, but would rather keep rehashing the same conversations with you rather than seek professional therapy. How can you bow out of your unintentional counseling role so she can get the help she really needs?
You were recently selected by your company for “reverse mentoring” -- a program that connects senior-level managers with younger and less experienced employees in order to exchange fresh perspectives. Your mentee will be the CEO of the company. How do you make this unique opportunity valuable for both of you?
You've been strengthening your network thanks to following our free Six-Minute Networking exercises, and now you've been getting clients for your new photography business. After doing one freebie for exposure, how do you start charging what you're worth?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger.
Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi.

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