Sometimes codependents were blamed; sometimes they were ignored; sometimes they were expected to magically shape up (an archaic attitude that has not… - Melody Beattie

Work at learning to have fun. Apply yourself with dedication to learning enjoyment. Work as hard at learning to have fun as you did at feeling miserable.

Of all the judgments that we pass in life, none is as important as the one we pass on ourselves, for that judgment touches the very center of our existence. … No significant aspect of our thinking, motivation, feelings, or behavior is unaffected by our self-evaluation….

Rest when you’re tired. Take a break when life stales. Take time to recharge your battery. Energy isn’t something you have — it’s something you are. To give and give and give, to put out without taking in, depletes your battery. It drains you, runs you down.