Dysfunctional--But Useful--Affirmations
By Sharon O’Hara, M.A., LMFT
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* I assume full responsibility for my actions, except the ones that are someone else’s fault.
* I no longer need to punish, deceive, or compromise myself. Unless, of course, I want to stay employed.
* In some cultures what I do would be considered normal.
* I honor my personality flaws, for without them I would have no personality at all.
* I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those censorious, self-righteous people around me.
* The first step is to say nice things about myself. The second, to do nice things for myself. The third, to find someone to buy me nice things.
* Blessed are the flexible, for they can tie themselves into knots.
* Only a lack of imagination saves me from immobilizing myself with imaginary fears.
* Does my quiet self-pity get to you or should I move up to incessant nagging?
* Today I will gladly share my experience and advice, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so."
* False hope is nicer than no hope at all.
* A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to the problem.
* Just for today, I will not sit in my living room all day watching TV. Instead I will move my TV into the bedroom.
* Who can I blame for my own problems? Give me just a minute... I’ll find someone.
* I will find humor in my everyday life by looking for people I can laugh at.
* The next time the universe knocks on my door, I will pretend I am not home.
Sharon O’Hara, M.A., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, has a private practice in the South Bay area of Los Angeles, specializing in treating men and women with sexual addiction or other relationship problems. She is also the Chairperson of the National Council of Sex Addiction, California Chapter. She can be reached via email at sharonohara@aol.com, via snail mail at 3250 W. Lomita Blvd, Suite 202, Torrance, CA 90505, or by phone at (310) 326-5534.