Tag: letting go
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Here’s How a 2,000 Year Old Chinese Mindset Can Make You Happier
Practicing Wu Wei is almost effortless. A top psychologist recently highlighted the detrimental effects of the prevailing “hustle culture” on individuals. But she also suggests a solution. The mindset shift, known as “wu wei” (pronounced not as “woo-wee,” but as “ooo-way”), translates to “non-action” or “effortless action. But the concept is not new. In fact,…
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4 Signs It’s Time to Burn Your Bridges
It may sound counterintuitive to positive thinking, but sometimes you must let go of the past and burn your bridges. Only then can you make a fresh start and restore your inner peace. Not all relationships, whether platonic or romantic, are destined to last; sometimes, it’s best to burn your bridges. Not even your family…
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15 Behaviors That Reveal an Unhealed Man
Most people have experienced trauma, and sometimes an unhealed man carries the pain into adulthood. People often experience barriers when trying to move on and heal from trauma. It prolongs the healing and growth necessary to let go of how the hurt affected them. Sometimes trauma occurs after a stressful event, emotional neglect, excess criticism,…
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3 Ways to Practice Forgiveness And Move On
Forgiveness is often not something you feel like giving. Sometimes people do you so dirty that you might consider never forgiving them. You might think they don’t deserve it, so wasting your breath is useless. This is especially true right after someone has hurt you. At that moment, letting things go seems like the last…
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5 Signs You Are Ready to Forgive Someone
Forgiveness is something all people struggle with. Sometimes, you hold petty grudges when you should have let them go a long time ago. Other times, you forgive people who don’t deserve your kindness. But the worst thing you can do is forgive people when you aren’t ready. Just because someone asks for your forgiveness doesn’t…
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Psychologists Explain Eight Habits That Stop Overthinking
It’s common to overthink things going on in your life. For example, you may wonder about a conversation or mull over a problem at work that hasn’t resolved itself. But if you obsess to the point of overthinking things, it can be unhealthy. This ruminating won’t solve a problem but stirs up worry, so you…