7 Deadly Habits

The 7 deadly habits are behaviors that we do in relationships which over time will destroy the connection we have with the other person.  These habits were introduced by William Glasser who wrote the book Choice Theory.  
 
7 DEADLY  HABITS
 
CRITICISM
 
BLAMING
 
COMPLAINING
 
NAGGING
 
THREATENING
 
PUNISHING
 
BRIBING OR REWARDING TO CONTROL
 
All of the above habits exert external control over others--you are taking away their choices or their freedom.  Getting rid of these is central to our mental health and healthy relationships.
 
The following habits improve all relationships:
 
7 CARING HABITS
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SUPPORTING
 
ENCOURAGING
 
LISTENING
 
ACCEPTING
 
TRUSTING
 
RESPECTING
 
NEGOTIATING DIFFERENCES
 
THESE HABITS ARE NOT CONTROLLING.  YOU ARE LETTING OTHERS LIVE THEIR OWN LIVES.  THE PEOPLE WHO USE THESE HABITS ARE HAPPIER THAN MOST OTHERS.