Tag: personal growth
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How to Not Let People Provoke You
Recently saw a quote shared on Instagram: “If someone succeeds in provoking you, realize that your mind is complicit in the provocation. “ -Epictetus The original poster suggests “the next time you feel terribly offended or outraged about something, think about this quote by Epictetus,” and “don’t let them bate you or make you upset.” …
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If Someone Says This They’re Trying to Manipulating You
People have been emotionally manipulating others for ages. Probably since the beginning of time. Maybe they do it without realizing. Or maybe they think it’s OK. Whatever the case, they’re going to keep doing it until we no longer fall for it. A popular form of manipulation is either-or statements. But they don’t need to…
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3 common limiting beliefs you need to ditch ASAP
A lot of common beliefs are negatively impactful. They encourage distorted thinking and can wreak havoc on our mental and emotional well-being. When we’re aware of the harmful thoughts, we can reframe them to improve our mindset. The first step is spotting the little suckers. Below are 3 common and culturally supported beliefs that negatively…
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You Know Your Love Language… but Do You Know Your Thinking Style?
In this article you’ll learn: what thinking styles are, why they are important, what we know about them, the 5 common thinking styles, why thoughts are important in every aspect of life, and why it’s the thoughts—not the style—that counts. What’s a Thinking Style? As the name suggests, thinking styles are styles in which we…
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11 Compelling Quotes About the Power of Thoughts
It’s about time we focus on the power of our thoughts. After all, when you change your thoughts you can change your life. Below are quotes from great minds regarding the power of thought: 1. “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Leo Tolstoy 2. “Nothing is good or bad,…
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Why Thought Shifting Is the Game Changer You Need for Success…and How to Get Started
Thought Shifting Thought shifting is when we identify intrusive, unproductive and/or negative thoughts and replace them with positive, productive thoughts. Note: thought shifting focuses on replacing unproductive thoughts while other techniques (eg: mindfulness) focus on stopping the thought or allowing the thought to float away. Why Thought Shifting Is Key Our thoughts define how we…
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Holidays Without Family Are Tough. Here’s How to Not Let It Get You Down…and Build Your EQ in the Process
Thanksgiving is next week and this year is unlike any other. Many of us have made the difficult decision not to spend the holiday with our family. As someone who has previously spent Thanksgiving without family I can relate to how tough this may be. In this article I show you how to use emotional…