Your family, friend’s or acquaintance’s personal issues (money, relationships, work issues, anything that does not involve you personally) are none of your business.

Yes, you read that right: NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

BYOB. Be in Your Own Business. This simply means that if it doesn’t affect you then stay out of it. This keeps life simple.

Think about how many times a day, week, or month that you are upset about someone else’s problems. I’ll bet it is more often than you realize.

When you find yourself engaged in other people’s problems, ask yourself:

• Does this particular issue have anything to do with me?
• Can I fix it?
• Can I change anything about my behavior that will help?
• Is there any way I can truly help this person?
• And, perhaps the most important question: “Is this any of my business?”

 

Karen Kindred Karen Kindred has over forty years of experience in individual and couples therapy. Karen is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Karen recently retired and wants to share her therapeutic tools with as many people as possible. Karen holds a masters degree in social work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Utah.