Tag: self aware
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How Resentment Builds: The Overlooked Issues in Relationships.
Couples usually argue about money, and not seeing eye to eye on future plans. But in my experience, the thing that really creates lasting resentment is when there’s no give-and-take around chores. When it comes to chores, it really comes down to fairness and feeling appreciated. Instead of just falling into routines or doing things…
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Your Tuesday morning fix: Love without shared values, a recipe for conflict.
Just because someone says they love you doesn’t necessarily mean they share your values. Love can be based on emotion, attraction, or even habit, but values run deeper — they shape how a person lives, what they prioritize, and how they make decisions. Someone might genuinely care for you, but still hold beliefs or follow…
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Your Monday morning fix:Wisdom shows itself in the ability to question your assumptions.
Being wise means knowing when to rethink what you believe about life, question your assumptions, recognizing when to challenge your beliefs and then being open to change.
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How to become resilient and overcome your adversity.
I was recently asked about building resilience, and while there are countless books on the subject, I want to focus on one key factor that has helped me personally. But before diving into that, let’s first define resilience it’s the ability to cope with stress, adversity, and challenges. But how do you actually strengthen this…
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Your morning fix: Where your greatness lies.
One of the main emotions that awakens your senses and influences how you perceive the world is love. As a result, our emotions whether positive or negative may guide our life. It’s critical to keep in mind that emotion has the capacity to either start a life or end it. However, someone who is aware…
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The Power of Patience: Why Time is Your Greatest Ally in Dating.
Over time, people show their true selves, beyond first impressions. You get to see how well your values, lifestyles, and long-term goals align. Taking your time to get to know them prevent rushed emotional decision as “Infatuation” can cloud judgment, leading to impulsive choices. It helps to separate real love from temporary attraction. Deep bond…
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Ghosting in Relationships: The Silent Heartbreak and Its Emotional Toll.
People often ghost others to avoid uncomfortable conversations or confrontations. Instead of explaining their feelings or reasons for ending a relationship, they may find it easier to disappear. Ghosting is also common in the early stages of a relationship when emotional attachment is minimal. Some individuals ghost simply because they lack empathy or compassion. Psychological…
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Your Wednesday Morning Fix: Life is full of ups and downs.
Just as a tree loses its leaves in the fall only to gain them back in the spring, so too are things that end in our lives. Clinging to the old will only delay your inevitable blossoming. Therefore, be willing to accept that sometimes things must end to allow for new growth and opportunities.
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Time will redefine you.
Time is both fleeting and infinite, it brings both challenges and blessings. The depth of experiences and emotions that time will usher in, suggesting periods of waiting with understanding that the tower must come down in order to start anew. One must respect the sanctity of change and transformation. It’s a call to trust in…
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Your Thursday morning fix: The state of being is what matters, not the circumstances.
Emotional intelligence is a special quality that can be hard to find. In contrast to intelligence/knowledge, which is obtained from external sources, wisdom is gained from empathy and firsthand experience.