It’s not always easy to be happy for others when they share good news. Learning to do so can improve our relationships and benefit us in other ways as well.
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When a friend or loved one says something hurtful, we are often rendered speechless. Thinking about and preparing a few comfortable responses ahead of time can help us respond appropriately in the moment.
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Bad days happen to everyone. There are many good options for turning them around including honoring our feelings, reframing our negative thoughts, looking for the positive, and learning to laugh things off.
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When we believe someone has wronged us, we often make judgments without having all the facts. Giving them the benefit of the doubt can positively affect both our relationship with them and our worldview.
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To a certain extent, we are in control of how we view the world. Instead of approaching life from a fearful stance, we can take steps to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes, and expand our capacity to handle disappointment when things don’t go our way.
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It’s human nature to want things to go our way. But the more tightly we hold onto our ideas of how things should be, the more we are disappointed when they don’t turn out that way. Managing our expectations can help.
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It takes time for us to process the array of emotions that comes with a significant transgression against us. But when we’re ready, our hearts will begin to soften and we will sense that forgiveness is possible.
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