The Two Lists: A 2-Minute Way to Stop Carrying What Isn't Yours

The Two Lists: A 2-Minute Way to Stop Carrying What Isn't Yours

Published: September 22, 2026

Duration: 1:41

A fast, practical exercise for anyone stuck trying to change someone who won't. Grab a pen and two minutes, and sort out exactly what's actually yours to control in a difficult relationship, and what never was.

This Extra builds on today's 7 Good Minutes episode but stands on its own: write down the behavior you keep wishing someone would change, split it into what's yours and what isn't, and spend the next week only acting on your own list.


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