The Anxious Achiever

How Family Dynamics Play Out at Work

Nov 8, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Personal Overfunctioning Example

  • Kathleen Smith realized she over-functioned for her dad after her mom died.
  • Stepping back revealed her dad was more capable than she thought.
ADVICE

Changing Overfunctioning

  • Focus on changing your own overfunctioning behavior rather than trying to fix underfunctioners.
  • Overfunctioners have more self-awareness and flexibility to change the dynamic.
INSIGHT

Differentiation of Self

  • Differentiation of self is the ability to think for yourself while connected to others.
  • This isn't fixed; it's a changeable skill involving mindful responses versus automatic reactions.
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