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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Deep seated, unconscious beliefs can influence our current behaviors more than we know. Some reflection may help us uncover the specific ones that are holding us back.
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There is no one formula for success in any endeavor, but studies show that perseverance often plays a more important role than natural talent.
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It’s not so much what happens to us in life that causes us to be anxious, but how we view it. Focusing on our worst fears robs us of precious moments that we can never get back.
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The troubles of the world can be overwhelming, but there are small steps we can take as individuals to help ease the burdens of those in our immediate circles.
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First impressions are often wrong. Our lives can be enriched if we take the time to listen to the stories of the people we encounter, especially those who seem at first glance to be very different from us.
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The viewpoint that humankind is essentially self-serving is not supported by science. Rather, our negativity bias causes us to focus on dramatic headlines that highlight appalling behavior. We can offset this by looking for examples of goodness around us.
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So often when we envision ourselves doing something artistic, after our initial excitement, we start to worry that it won’t be good enough. When we express our light within, we get to experience the sheer joy that comes from creating, and we inspire others to explore their own talents.
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Life doesn’t give us the chance to go back and redo what’s already been done. We can ease our feelings of regret by having self-compassion for our mistakes and apologizing to those we’ve harmed, freeing up emotional energy for our relationships going forward.
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It can be scary to look inside ourselves. If you make a plan, enlist a companion, and prepare for the unexpected, it can lead to increased energy and greater self-awareness.
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Tragedies in other parts of the world can make us feel helpless. To keep ourselves from becoming overwhelmed, we can pray for the victims, hold them close to our hearts, and contribute to charities on their behalf.
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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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