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Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis
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  • Post category:Anxiety/Stress / Behaviour / Feelings and Emotions / Mental health
  • Post published:November 16, 2016

Sometimes it can be helpful to re-think your own expectations. This can help you decide if your goals are achievable. It can help to ask yourself, “What would I suggest to a friend in this situation?”

Source: Managing expectations @ ReachOut.com: Get through tough times

Photo: Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis under Creative Commons license

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Tags: anxiety, behaviour, emotions, feelings, mental health

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