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Read more about the article Try improving yourself instead of judging others
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Try improving yourself instead of judging others

We make judgements about others all the time, usually without even realising it. As a practical exercise, try to catch yourself in the act of judging another person or group of people, and whenever you do, judge yourself instead. Consider how you can improve yourself.

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Read more about the article Don’t be scared of making a mistake
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Don’t be scared of making a mistake

The only mistake that can truly hurt you is choosing to do nothing simply because you’re too scared to make a mistake.

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Heartbreak for men: Learn from the heartbreak

Learn from the heartbreak. Find out what was the cause of the heartbreak and what you could have done differently to help prevent another heartbreak from happening. Becoming aware of the mistakes that were made will make you alert of them in your future relationships.

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Heartbreak for men: Take time to enjoy your life

Take some time to enjoy your life. Rather than obsessing over how you felt before the heartbreak, make it a goal to find other ways that can help refill joy in your life. Watching a film, eating at a nice restaurant or meeting up with friends can help you refocus on the positive things going on in your life.

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Heartbreak for men: Vent your emotions

Many men will repress their emotions if they are not comfortable crying at the risk of being seen as weak or less masculine. Repressed emotions may keep you in a state of sadness for an even further period of time. Take some time alone to release any emotions you may be feeling from the heartbreak.

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