Happiness
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Over the years I have learnt a thing or two about working under pressure. I have learnt that when one acts or live under intense pressure one start to create survival environments for themselves. I have seen people who live in survival journey making impulsive judgments, angrily rushing to bring closure to whatever matter is…
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The most common phrase used when people are trying to describe resilience is ‘bouncing back’, but I prefer the term ‘bouncing forward’. Sometimes you can’t get back to where you were before a serious challenge came your way – and that’s OK. To bounce forward implies that, while you might have been knocked off course,…
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Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain. – Anonymous, more recently attributed to Vivian Greene. The quote starts by saying what life isn’t about waiting. Consider the impact of focusing your attention on fighting the storm, solving challenges and problems waiting for the weather to improve. While…
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“Can you help me?” is a question often asked. This question is sometimes preceded by comments such as: I just need to lose this extra fat. I don’t like my cellulite. I can’t control what I eat. How do I stop obsessing over food? I wish I could love my body. And other similar statements.…
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•“Believe in yourself and stop trying to convince others” – James De La Vega •“Never try to impress a woman, because if you do she’ll expect you to keep up the standard for the rest of your life.” – W.C. Fields •“I’ve reached a point in life where it’s no longer necessary to try to…
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“Good fences make good neighbors”-Robert Frost Boundaries Defined What exactly is a boundary, when it comes to relationships? Simply put, a boundary is a limit or space between you and the other person; a clear place where you begin and the other person ends. Think of it as a fence in your backyard. You are…
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“Be kind to unkind people. They need it most”. Ashleigh Brillian This quote is often reiterated by many people, but extremely difficult to follow through. Hate often spreads like wild fire, and leaves a bitter mark on innocent hearts. But I believe that kindness brightens our world. It can change perspectives, turn a dire situation…
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For life to be great, don’t we need to set goals and commit ourselves to fulfilling them? Our goals might pertain to our personal life– becoming a better spouse, parent, sibling, or self. Our goals could also pertain to our future, career, or health. All things considered, putting your heart and soul into things is a LOT…
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Otsukaresama is a unique expression to show thoughts on empathy and appreciating someone’s effort . It is a powerful phrase that communicates appreciation, and cultivates the empathy, as an attempt for interpersonal emotion regulation.The spirit of thoughtfulness is what has been reflected in Otsukaresama, a phrase that the Japanese typically use to praise each other…
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As Bruce Lee said, “Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” Like all other plants and trees, the Chinese bamboo tree requires nurturing through water, fertile soil, and also with enough sunshine to ensure that it will grow. If you try to…
