Tag: assumptions
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11 Behaviors People Need to Stop Taking Things Personally
When you keep taking things personally, it can take a toll on your well-being. It can make you feel judged or questioned, even when the other person never meant to offend you. These negative thoughts can be emotionally draining. Someone can ask a harmless question or make a statement that leaves you feeling upset. Likewise,…
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7 Negative Outcomes When We Assume the Worst Will Happen
It’s only human to play out different scenarios when dealing with problems. As you’re brainstorming for solutions, you must consider the positive and the negative. But what if you assume the worst in every situation? You have enough experience to know that the world isn’t all sunshine and roses. You have a better outlook when…
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5 Ways Making Assumptions Can Harm Self-Esteem + How to Prevent It
An assumption is a statement consisting of a belief or concept that is accepted to be the truth, even though there is no actual evidence that indicates its reality. It means coming up with explanations for things without any real reason to believe in those explanations. To some degree, assumptions can be harmless. But repeatedly…
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9 Ways To Speak Your Mind Without Hurting Feelings
People often hear that they should stand up for themselves, that if they know something important, they should go ahead and say it. That’s not always so easy, especially if you mustn’t offend anyone. Speaking your mind and not getting backlash can feel mutually exclusive at times. It’s just another stage in learning how to…
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Research Reveals Why Humans Often Make Wrong Assumptions
Did you know that things are never usually as they appear? Take, for instance, social media. People can create a persona that makes them seem like they have an ideal life. Others see a family that is always smiling, enjoying each other on exotic vacations, and everything looks like perfection. However, what you may not…