Self-acceptance refers to recognizing your imperfections and accepting them for what they are. Rather than condemning yourself, you can stop obsessing about yourself and what people think of you. You can then focus on making changes that will help you feel happier. It might all seem easy enough. But when you do a self-analysis and consider the question, "Do I accept myself?" … [Read more...] about What Does Self-Acceptance Actually Mean?
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Anger: What It Is, How to Use It, and How Not to Use It
Anger is part of life. Everyone gets angry sometimes. However, it's crucial to realize that not all emotion is harmful. When you're mad, it's best to assess what's behind your emotion. You can then take steps to eliminate it. Resolving anger is not easy, though. It can also be frustrating, time-consuming, and downright exhausting. But resolving your anger can help you live a … [Read more...] about Anger: What It Is, How to Use It, and How Not to Use It
Read This if You Regret Breaking Up
If there's a bright side to breaking up, it could be the opportunity to move on to the next chapter in your life. However, that may be out of the question when you have regrets about ending your relationship. Maybe you and your ex are the kind of couple who can overcome your differences and go on to find lasting love. Then again, maybe you made the right decision, and you … [Read more...] about Read This if You Regret Breaking Up
How to Stop Feeling Guilty
Unless you’re a psychopath, you’re going to feel guilty occasionally. Guilt is like failure in a way. Guilt is just an undesirable outcome that you can choose to learn from. Failure usually just impacts you. Guilt is usually the result of harming someone else. With guilt, you’re not the only one that was potentially harmed. Guilt is uncomfortable, but hardly fatal. Use … [Read more...] about How to Stop Feeling Guilty