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Positivity, empathy, and other people’s shoes
Have you ever voiced what you thought was a valid concern about a serious topic, only to have a well-meaning friend put an automatic positive spin on the situation in response to your concern? An example might be a concern … Continue reading
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It’s OK to feel sad sometimes, just don’t let it consume you
Sometimes it’s easier said than done to make sure that the life we lead inside our head is as nice a place as we would like it to be. I’m pretty good at seeing the glass half-full rather than half-empty … Continue reading
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