Do Not Beat Yourself Up

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Self-Critique or Bullying?

We can compare self-criticism with salt; healthy doses of both enhance our taste in life. But anything taken in excess is harmful. The perception of self-critique should not be any different. If you continuously beat yourself up for every minor mistake and underachievement of life, this is high time you stopped!  We all have had these experiences of being humiliated, bullied in our life. There will always be some people giving out negative energy. They will often try to manipulate you into believing that you are a nonstarter. When the world is loaded with toxicities and harsh criticisms anyway, why not be compassionate to yourself?  It is essential to understand the thin line between criticism and bullying. You can sometimes criticize your decision, find fault with your personality traits—but make sure that you are not going too hard on yourself. Learning to hold sway over your overactive sentiments is as crucial as self-critique, if not more! 

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How to Enjoy Your Own Company

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Craving for some time with just yourself is not an unusual feeling. In fact, it seems like a necessity sometimes to take care of your mental health. Everyone should spend time with themselves away from others in peace. Then again, the idea of being alone is also scary. Not everyone is comfortable making a solo dinner reservation in a fancy restaurant, and it’s normal to feel uncomfortable. But, if you don’t spend enough time with yourself, you’ll never truly get familiar with your thoughts. Enjoying some alone time will help you let go of relationships and friendships that are toxic. A lot of people cling to toxic companions only because they are afraid to be alone. We know that you’re not a monk who wants to spend life in a mountain away from everyone (Although you might love a tour of the mountains). So, learning to enjoy your alone time might not be easy for you. We’re here with some suggestions that will help you.

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Teach kids important life values

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Values are a fundamental part of an individual’s personality and moral upstanding in society. It goes onto determine an individual’s behavior, attitudes and decision-making process. Like all parents, you’d obviously want your kids to pick up the right core values. Here is a set of five values that you should teach your children:

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Why are women choosing not to have children?

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Being a mother, and having children is a blessing like none other. The experience of motherhood is an unforgettable and rewarding journey, yet the number of women who decide not to have children is increasing year by year.

On the surface level, a fall in birth rate in major developed countries is an alarming statistic for the long-term demographics of that nation. But what really is causing women across the globe to not have children, and are those reasons justified?

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Beyond Tradition - Respecting the Elderly

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They say the journey is more important than the destination. We are all heading the same end of life but what we do while trudging through it can make a difference, even to people we encounter along the way.

We will most probably be drawn to have close relationships with people around the same age as we do. But it is also inevitable that we will meet or live with people younger or older than us.

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Relationship between Connection and Belonging

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Humans are social creatures. Not only colleagues, co-workers, acquaintances or Facebook “friends” but also most people have a deep desire to connect with others deeply and closely.

We yearn to feel valued and supported. We long to share our thoughts, feelings, and life with others. We want to feel what others need. These desires not only represent the physical or digital presence of others but also reflect a basic human need to associate with them.

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Keeping Spark Alive In Your Relationship

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The spark between two people is a foundation for the relationship. It develops love, passion, and care all at the same time. Sadly, the spark isn’t eternal and eventually, it will start to fade away. When that happens, your relationship or marriage becomes a habit and nothing more. As such, keeping spark alive is essential if you want to have a long and happy marriage or relationship for as long as possible. Here are tricks that will help you with that.

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When you get rich quickly, bad things happen

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You may have heard that if you want to get rich quickly, bad things happen. Some believe in this while others think it is a myth and nothing more. Regardless of what you believe, the truth is explained here. Getting rich quickly isn’t ideal nor something you will want in your life. Here’s why and how this translates into your life.

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