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# A useful exercise is to list the five closest...
> A useful exercise is to list the five closest people and write five strengths and five weaknesses for each. Scoring them honestly can reveal patterns that had felt normal, and the reflection is about attributes and habits rather than about blaming individuals.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy - Workbook|Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy]]
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“A useful exercise is to list the five closest people and write five strengths and five weaknesses for each. Scoring them honestly can reveal patterns that had felt normal, and the reflection is about attributes and habits rather than about blaming individuals.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-useful-exercise-list-rather-blaming-individuals
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