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The pitfall of busyness: Prioritizing ‘being’ over ‘doing’.

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📌In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to wear busyness as a badge of honor, often becoming ‘Human Doings’ rather than ‘Human Beings.’ It’s crucial to recognize that being busy doesn’t equate to being productive. In fact, excessive busyness can lead to a host of negative consequences, including stress, anxiety, anger, loneliness, hopelessness, and depression. 📌 […]

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The difference between asking and demanding: Managing expectations.

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📌 Wanting something doesn’t guarantee you’ll get it. Even when you express your desires and make requests, there’s no assurance that your wishes will be fulfilled. Here’s the key distinction: If you find yourself becoming angry when you don’t get something you want or ask for, it might be a sign that you’re not merely

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Move from blame to growth: Taking responsibility.

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When things go wrong, it’s remarkably easy to point fingers and blame others. Especially when there are others who genuinely contributed to the problem. In reality, often, we also have some role in causing the problem. 📌Blaming is never helpful. Rather, seek to understand what happened to learn from the circumstance. 💬 “I recognize that

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Own your true self: No more apologies for being you.

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📌It’s time to stop saying sorry for who we are—for our opinions, personality, interests, individual style, and healthy boundaries. Our authentic self is something to be celebrated, not hidden or apologized for. 📌Here’s the key: When you haven’t done anything wrong, and your actions align with your values and intentions, think twice before throwing out

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“Notice your ‘what ifs’. And change to ‘right nows’.

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Don’t let your mind ruminate on thoughts like, “What if I was there when it happened?” or “What if the danger comes closer to my home?” Instead, shift your focus to the present with statements like, “Right now, we are safe.” Of course, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan or prepare for the future. It

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“Self-full”: the balance between selfish and selfless.

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In these stressful times, make sure to schedule some time for your own self-care. It is important to strike a healthy balance between taking care of only yourself (selfish) and always taking care of others (selfless). Tal Ben Shahar calls this ‘self full”. By dedicating time to nurture your own happiness and well-being, you equip

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