As parents, we’re proud of our kids at every stage and we look forward to their next steps. Letting go is hard, but it’s important for us to learn to trust them as they make their way in the world.
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It’s much easier to make short-run decisions than long-run ones, especially when we are stressed. But with patience and imagination, we can learn to play the long game, which yields greater rewards in the future.
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No matter how well we think we know a person, we can’t know everything that has happened to them. It can be fun and rewarding to learn more. Sometimes, all it takes is for us to ask.
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If we stay openminded and openhearted, we can learn a lot from others, especially those who are very different from us. Becoming curious is the key to making this happen.
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It’s not always easy to be happy for others when they share good news. Learning to do so can improve our relationships and benefit us in other ways as well.
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Defense mechanisms can help us face anxieties and situations that might normally cause us stress. Projection involves misattributing our thoughts and feelings to another person. Therapy can help us identify the root causes of this behavior.
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Competition has its place in society, but it’s not healthy to constantly compare ourselves to others. We are more likely to improve when we focus on our personal goals and celebrate our own accomplishments instead of trying to best others.
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The armor we often wear with others in order to protect ourselves can actually keep us from enjoying healthy relationships. Therapy can help us drop our shields so we can connect with others in more meaningful ways.
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Whether we are sorting through our belongings or mining our life experiences for stories, so often, less is more. Reflecting on our values can help us decide what to release and what to hold onto.
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Venting about issues can temporarily relieve our frustration, but we can make an actual difference if we choose one thing that most concerns us and work toward a solution to it.
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When we’re discouraged about the state of the world, it’s easy to forget all the good that people are capable of when we have a common goal.
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In the spirit of mindfulness, it’s important to pay close attention to every aspect of our daily lives and to express our appreciation to the people who serve us in myriad ways throughout the year.
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