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Tips to Redirect Toxic Behavior
There you are minding your own business when someone’s toxic behavior blindsides you. Being around toxic people can be draining and managing your personal space can be challenging. It’s not always possible to escape a toxic person but there are things you can do to redirect their behavior. Toxic people are not aware of themselves Most toxic people behave in ways that protect their fragile psyche. They likely cling to these behaviors because they make them feel safe, powerful, or in control. That’s usually because they have felt unsafe, powerless, and out of control at key points in their lives. It may also be due to their childhood and the…
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Could You Be a Toxic Person?
It’s not that hard to recognize toxic behaviors in other people. It’s obvious when someone rubs you the wrong way with their negativity or disruptive behavior. If you tend to leave situations feeling drained and overwhelmed, it’s likely you’ve been with a toxic person. Though it’s not too hard to see someone else’s toxicity, how well do you identify toxic traits in yourself? Now that’s a tough one! Many times, people are unaware of their own toxicity and how it impacts others. Unless someone has confronted you with the impact you’re having, you may be utterly clueless how toxic you come across. Take a Look Inside Self-assessment is always a…
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Can People Really Be Toxic?
The word toxic seems a harsh description when it comes to people, but is it? Food can be toxic, chemicals can be toxic, and yes, people can be toxic too. Sadly, there are people out there who pollute and cause harm with their actions, beliefs, and personalities. Being around them or subject to their influence can create toxicity that damages all kinds of relationships. Being around this kind of person is hard. Depending on the sort of toxicity they have, it might be down-right unbearable. To some extent, you can control the number and type of toxic people in your life but there are times when you can’t. You may…
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7 Micro-Habits That Will Change Your Year For The Better
It’s common to avoid making changes, even though we say we want to. One reason for this is that we try to make multiple significant changes all at once. Science has proven that making a few small habit changes is the best way to create effective and lasting change. If you are ready to get started making this year the healthiest and happiest yet, you should start with these seven simple micro-habits. Set Boundaries What is the one thing you consistently do that depletes your time and energy? Maybe it’s a committee which you no longer want to be part of, or a weekly get together with friends that you’ve…
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Start Your Year on The Right Foot
Too often we charge in when it would be better to assess where we are first. It can be painful to look back to see our mistakes and shortcomings. And yet, it’s the best way to determine what we need to do to make significant changes in our lives. Before you start the new year with loads of new resolutions and goals, take some time to reassess your life in these different areas. Obligations Ever wish you had more time for what was genuinely important to you? Now’s the time to make that change. And the first step is by looking at all the things you’ve taken on that no…
