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We are often unaware of our people-pleasing tendencies, which makes it difficult to prioritize our emotional well-being. By understanding and addressing this behaviour, we can develop healthier relationship dynamics, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall emotional well-being. Our previous article talked about what people pleasing may look like and how it impacts us and our […]
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Accountability can have mixed connotations. For some, it’s viewed positively as it comes relatively easier to them; for others, it can be seen as something tedious and exhausting to keep up on a regular basis. Regardless of where we stand with our views, it still holds important for us to function to our best. Here […]
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Listening to another is an important means to understanding their unique worldview. Often that comes with the frustration that the other is different from us, which causes disagreements that can escalate to confrontation or conflict. Learning how to converse in a way that keeps the dialogue open and friendly can be challenging at times, depending […]
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Humans are independent in thought, belief, emotion and behaviour. They are also wired for social connection. Putting the two together, we find ourselves butting heads with others more often than we would like. Resolving conflict is, therefore, necessary for peaceful coexistence. Taking responsibility for our words and actions is a great way of making amends […]
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Self-compassion is the ability to extend compassion onto yourself when you make mistakes or endure suffering. While it may seem fairly simple to comprehend, putting it into practice is where most of us fall short. Often, we are our own worst enemy and berate ourselves when we mess up. Thus, practicing self-compassion is a great […]
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In a world where hustling and productivity is praised and valued over rest, it can be difficult to let ourselves pause for a moment to unwind. Sometimes, watching TV shows or reading the news may serve as a distraction over the actual need to give your mind the break it deserves. Here are some ways […]
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Assertiveness is the act of standing up for yourself and others by speaking your truth and conveying it in a manner that prevents you from being too aggressive or too passive in how you communicate. At the root of it, being assertive is prioritizing yourself – your thoughts, feelings, values. Sometimes, however, we can make […]
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Last week, we talked about why we may be saying sorry too much. Apologies can seem polite in some cases but could have also have some negative consequences. By apologizing a lot, you could come across as someone who is less confident or someone who has low self-esteem or self-worth and thus, it’s important to […]
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As we observe World Mental Health day on October 10th, let’s go back to the basics of how we can make mental health a priority, both for ourselves and for others. Below are a few points to get you started on the journey; hopefully through your efforts, others would see the wisdom in being intentional […]
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Self-awareness is the act of becoming conscious about your thoughts, emotions and actions and if they are in line with your values and how you would want to see yourself. We often act in ways that contradict what we hold dear to ourselves and becoming aware of them can lead to living more congruent and […]