Five Easy Ways to Make Your Life Better for 1/12/21
This week’s boosts are about handling tough times.
The last few weeks have been difficult for many.
Let’s get through these struggles with compassion for one another. And remember that lashing out in anger will make any problem worse.
It’s Okay to Quit – Sometimes That’s a Good Thing
(Steven Ray Marks | Self-Helping Yourself | 950 words)
Quitting gets a bad rap.
It’s a GOOD thing if:
- What you’re doing is a bad idea.
- It’s not working.
- It’s not right for you.
- You’re miserable.
- There are better uses for your time.
- The chance of success is too low.
- the consequences of failure are too high.
Related: Eight Things to Consider When Evaluating Risks
Saying These Words When Someone is Upset is the Best Thing You Can Do
(John Anderer | Ladders | 775 words)
When someone is upset, the key to helping them feel better is validation.
Statements such as “I understand why you feel that way,” create positive emotions.
Doubting their emotions by saying things like “Why would that make you so mad?” makes them feel even worse.
6 Reminders for When You Stop Feeling Strong
(Holly Riordan | Thought Catalog | 500 words)
Strength doesn’t mean perfection. It means persistence when times are tough.
But it’s okay to admit you’re struggling.
Better to ask for help than pretend that you’re stronger than you really are.
Weak moments help you grow and build yourself up to something better.
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5 Questions Smart People Ask Themselves Before They Speak
“Am I adding to the panic or being a calming influence?”
(Michael Thompson | Forge | 800 words)
Thoughtless words make a bad situation worse.
Before speaking, ask yourself:
- Do I need to say this now?
- Is this actionable?
- What’s this person going through?
- Am I creating stress or calming?
- What could I learn if I just kept listening?
How to Create Psychological Distance Between You and Your Past
(Steven Handel | The Emotion Machine | 1600 words)
Creating space from your past helps you grow.
- View the past from an outside perspective.
- Change your environment.
- Seek new experiences.
- Remind yourself of what’s changed.
- Go through a mental door.
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