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Let Them Be Wrong About You
From an early age, we are taught that the way people view us is important. Being around other kids is when we first learn that how we are…
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Acting Out of Obligation
There are so many things we do all the time – simply out of obligation. We might feel pressured by societal norms, our friends’ opinions, or the expectations…
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Who Has Power Over You?
I was with a couple of friends recently. They were talking about some home renovations they were making, when one asked the other, “What if so-and-so moved in…
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Don’t Take it Personally
I took myself to a solo lunch the other day. As I sat there waiting for my food, I played a little game with myself. In this game,…
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You’re Free to Explore: Let Your Options Be Open-Ended
People want certainty. It’s human to want to label and compartmentalize things in our minds so we can feel safe. If we meet someone new, we might call…
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Letting It Go: The Power of Forgiveness
When I was in sixth grade, I was bullied pretty severely. It happened on a daily basis, and it eroded everything about my self-esteem. My bully was an…
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Perspective is Everything
