Don't be so caught up in maintaining harmony that you spend your life putting your needs aside to please and appease other people.
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Backing down is easy
If you're in a situation that you anticipate could be challenging, you may feel like the best thing to do is back down. That way you no longer have to deal with things or worry about the outcome being far from ideal. But backing down can also mean that you aren't willing to stand up … Continue reading Backing down is easy
What’s best for you?
Sometimes when it comes to doing what's best for you, you don't consider yourself to be important. And so, instead of making a decision based on what's best for you and your wellbeing you put other people first. You make choices based on people pleasing and fear of letting people down or having them be … Continue reading What’s best for you?
Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond)
Merry Christmas. The festive season is an interesting time of year. You might have a wonderful time with loved ones having dinners, going to parties, going for drinks and catching up with those that are town to spend Christmas with their families. But you might also find yourself in places you don't want to be … Continue reading Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond)