# zt - life-alienating things ## Source - [[book - Non-violent-communication|NVC]] ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - communicate effectively]] - [[topic - live a great life]] - [[how to be a better communicator]] - [[how to simplify life]] - [[how to have a long-term relationship]] ## Related notes - [[zt - we live in a world of measurement|We live in a world of measurement]] ## Notes - Like [[zt - comparisons is perfect to feel miserable|comparison]], denial of responsibility is life alienating. - We deny our responsibility when we attribute their cause to others (not us). An absence of choice. - Making demands and punishment are life alienating things - 'Deserve' is another bad type of expression as it defines a good and a bad ### Examples of denial of responsibility I had to I follow orders I did this because...