Read more about the article Keep a gratitude jar
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Keep a gratitude jar

Keep a gratitude jar. At the end of the day each person writes one thing they’re grateful for on a slip of paper and places it into the jar. At the end of the month/year you can open and read them together or whenever you need to remember the good things.

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Read more about the article Everything is part of your wholeness
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Everything is part of your wholeness

All the things you’ve done and the things you’ve seen, the people you’ve known, the heartbreaks you’ve stitched back together, the plans you’ve made, and the plans you’ve had to let go, the celebrations and growing pains are part of your wholeness.

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Read more about the article Don’t lose sight of what’s right
Friends! by Dawn Pennington

Don’t lose sight of what’s right

The point of practising gratitude is not to disregard negative emotions. It’s important to allow yourself to feel and experience those as well. Rather, the point is to also recognise the good. Sometimes we can get caught up focusing on what is “wrong” and lose sight of all that is “right.”

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Read more about the article Practising gratitude gives perspective
Listen to your Mother - LA by Lisa Sjolund

Practising gratitude gives perspective

Write down everything that is good and positive. Are you thankful for a loving mother? A supportive father? Even something like having a roof over your head counts. Write it all down and reflect upon it. Practising gratitude can give you perspective.

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Read more about the article Cry out your emotions
Depressing by Ian T. McFarland

Cry out your emotions

Bottling up such strong negative emotions can only poison your body and mind. If you find it difficult to cry, try watching a movie that has similar themes to the pain you’re in, and cry it out.

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Happy by Jeroen Werkman

Make your own decisions

Being an individual means making decisions based on what is best for you. It means taking ownership and responsibility for what you do and how you think. But being an individual also means that you can be a valued part of a comfortable and welcoming group.

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Read more about the article What is “individual” peer pressure?
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What is “individual” peer pressure?

Sometimes the pressure comes from you. Feeling different from a group can be hard. You might do things to make sure you feel like the rest of the group. When people feel unsure about themselves, they might be more likely to feel the effects of peer pressure.

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