Mental health

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Mental health

Why people are more alike than different

Summary:

– People are more alike than different.
– People still have their unique personalities.
– These distinct characteristics are the result of our genetics, our environment, and the experiences we go through.

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Mental health

Why the measure of intelligence is the ability to change

We all know at least one social chameleon personality who gets along great with everyone they meet from all walks of life. Be it CEOs, electricians, teachers, doctors, or construction workers.

They aren’t always the strongest, nor the smartest. Nevertheless, they typically get done the most since they can modify their behavior to suit their environment.

Thus, the measure of intelligence is the ability to change and adapt our character to the needs of the circumstances. Here’s why.

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Mental health

Why healing is a process: Steps to healing

All of us can recall a moment in our lives when we went through a traumatic event that left a wound, and a long-lasting impression before we could accept what happened, and move on.

Think of losing a loved one such as a family member, a friend, or a pet.

That’s why healing is a process and not an event. Today, I will explain the different steps to healing that can be distinguished from one another.

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Mental health

Why you need to turn your wounds into wisdom to grow

Going through painful experiences and events is part of the course for everyone, no matter how rich or successful we are. Sooner or later, we all get our hardships to deal with.

You must turn your wounds into wisdom to prevent future pain and biases, and to balance out your life so you can maintain your mental sanity.

Let me explain why, and how to do this.

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Mental health

how to deal with haters in life

There will always be negative people who nag about every little thing we do, no matter what we decide to pursue in life.

Whether you try to please everyone or be as authentic as possible, they’ll always be around. That’s because the issue lies with them, and not necessarily with you. They project their weaknesses and insecurities onto others instead of taking ownership and resolving these issues.

But what we can influence is how we respond to haters. Here’s how.

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Mental health

How to let go of the need to be right

The most important thing to understand before you can let go of the need to be right is that it’s impossible to be correct constantly.

Being human inherently means being imperfect. As a consequence, we can’t always be accurate, since we’re bound to be incorrect eventually. No matter how intelligent and perceptive we might be.

It’s also incredibly annoying to argue with someone who thinks they’re always right, and never wrong. These are my tips to let go of the necessity to be correct.

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Mental health

How to control your narrative in life

The best way to control your narrative is by:

— Committing to your reputation.
— Listening to the audience.
— Telling stories of your strengths.
— Starting all over when required.
— Protecting the truth.

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Mental health

How to become more analytical

Building reasoning ability is important since it allows us to find answers to challenging questions and issues. We can use these skills to form purposeful action plans to reach our goals and to make better choices.

That’s why we need to know how to become more analytical by applying the following tips.

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Mental health

Why you should be yourself in life

Most of us know being jealous of someone else all too well.

Maybe it was because they were prettier than us, or because they were more skilled at something we desperately wanted to be good at ourselves.

Yet, everyone is unique, which means everyone has their gifts and imperfections. And that’s precisely why you should be yourself because everyone else is already taken. This is how to own your individuality. 

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Mental health

Why insecure people are loud and confident people are silent

We’ve all seen yelping dogs who cowered away all frightened and anxious when push came to shove, while the calm dog who didn’t let out a single bark was vicious in the end.

That’s because barking dogs typically don’t bite. And it’s a perfect metaphor for life as well.

This is why confidence is silent, and insecurities are loud.

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