Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
Mags DePetris
As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.
My Twelve Steps of Parenting - Things I’ve Learned in the Last Eighteen Years
After over eighteen years of parenting four children, these are the 12 most important things I've come to learn from our kids…
May 13, 2022
5 min
What Do You Really Want? Truly Listening to My Inner Adolescent
That nagging voice that tells me I should break my own rules—what if it isn’t evil, but the echo of a deep-rooted need trying to get my attention.
May 6, 2022
3 min
Do I Protect the Offender or the Offended? Standing Up for What I Believe In
If I feel uncomfortable or unsafe because people aren’t being treated with kindness and respect—I’ve simply gotta do this…
Apr 29, 2022
3 min
Editing the Family Manual - Cut and Pasted from Generation to Generation
Generation after generation, it’s just lesson after lesson getting cut and pasted into new families. But, maybe it’s time for this…
Apr 22, 2022
2 min
What’s That Stench? The Smell of Denial
Abuse in a relationship, anxiety, depression, addiction, poor self-care—they can creep in over time and become very settled into everyday life. This is what I can do about it…
Apr 15, 2022
2 min
The Fear of Dying - From Comfort Zone to Living Zone
Fear is going to show up, but instead of inviting it in, I can do this…
Apr 8, 2022
2 min
April Fools - I’ve Been Focused on the Wrong Darn Thing
It turns out, taking time to do THIS is the perfect antidote to combat the negative scrutiny of both myself and others.
Apr 1, 2022
2 min
Gaslighting Prices Are Rising - The Perfect Time to Prioritize My Comfort
I struggle when I think advocating for myself might hurt someone else’s feelings, but after years of avoiding conflict and being gaslighted, it’s time for a little of this…
Mar 25, 2022
3 min
Where Are You Picking Up the Idea That Something’s Wrong with You?
I’m constantly getting messages that I should do things differently from the people in my life, but am I really wrong? Not even close…
Mar 18, 2022
2 min
Emotional Greed - When Someone is Never Enough
There’s a difference between getting what I deserve in a relationship, and always demanding more. Just like someTHING else, someONE else is simply never going to heal the emptiness inside of me. But this can…
Mar 11, 2022
2 min
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