Tag: validation
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Psychologists Reveal 2 Words Never to Say to a Toddler
Here’s why you should never tell a young child to “calm down.” Our words can have a profound impact when interacting with a toddler or young child, especially during heightened emotions. (Ahem, temper tantrum!) One counterproductive phrase adults overly rely on is “calm down.” At first glance, “calm down” may seem like a reasonable request.…
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Be The Woman Who Doesn’t Seek Validation
Women have historically learned to seek validation from society, especially men, to have a fulfilled life. But this is the remains of thousands of years of misogynistic tradition that created a gender-based hierarchy. It makes sense that women don’t feel confident enough without the approval of others since it’s been a few decades since the…
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6 Ways Positive Affirmations Can Help Change Lives
Positive affirmations are statements, phrases, and sentences affirm your belief in your capabilities, skills, and value. They are commonly used to fight negative thought patterns and can change lives. These phrases can be a powerful tool in improving how you see the world. Usually, these sentences are repeated in a mantra-like fashion for a short…
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8 Reasons You Don’t Need to Prove Yourself to Anyone Else
Finding true happiness in today’s world is not an easy feat. Everyone seems to have an opinion about your life and how you should live it, and it makes things impossible for you as you feel you must constantly prove yourself to others. Society engrains in your mind that you need to be like this…
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10 Behaviors That Reveal the Differences Between Self-Righteousness and a Narcissist
Whether you’re in a circle of family, friends, or coworkers doesn’t matter, as you’ll always have at least one self-absorbed person. Their conversation and tone seek to convey a “holier than thou” attitude. How can you tell the difference between self-righteousness and a narcissistic personality? Do you remember the iconic medical drama House M.D.? Dr.…
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How to Validate Your Partner’s Feelings in 5 Easy Steps
Validation is one of the most critical aspects of casual and complex communication in a partnership. It communicates understanding, acceptance, respect, and genuine care for your partner’s thoughts and feelings. But if you don’t know how to validate your partner correctly, knowing how to start is tough! If you do it incorrectly, you could drive…