You can’t change others
You can’t change anyone else, however much you try. You can only change yourself.
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July 30, 2014
Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis
Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
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You were born good enough for anything
You were born good enough for anything. Don’t allow others to mislead you into thinking you aren’t good enough.
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July 27, 2014
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There is a limit to the skills we have in each new situation
Life is lived forwards, so there is a limit to the skills we have in each new situation.
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July 26, 2014
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Accept how things really are
Peace of mind doesn’t come from getting what we want. It comes from accepting how it actually is.
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July 20, 2014
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It’s normal to make mistakes
Start the day with the reminder “I am a human being!”. In other words, “I’ll try my best but I am likely to make mistakes.”
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July 18, 2014
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“Compromise” is a solution that works for both parties
When there’s a disagreement, work out a solution that works for both parties – a compromise, rather than a need for the other person to change or completely give in.
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July 17, 2014
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Stay focused on the solution
Successful people have the 90/10 rule. Stay 90% focused on a solution and 10% focused on the problem.
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July 13, 2014
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When overwhelmed, focus on the solution
When you feel overwhelmed, it’s hard, but try to stay focused on a solution. Ask yourself, “What can I do about this?”
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July 12, 2014
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Avoiding uncomfortable emotions makes them worse
Avoiding or running away from uncomfortable emotions will make them worse. Try looking at what is causing you to feel them.
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July 11, 2014
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Always choose to be true to yourself
Always choose to be true to yourself, even at the risk of incurring ridicule from others, rather than being fake and incurring the pain and confusion of trying to live a lie.
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July 6, 2014