Build a reputation for not participating in drama. Speak less, listen more. Be an observer. You have time to hear and see the drama and sidestep it. Not everything needs a reaction.
“Expectations” come from many different places: yourself, your family, peers, school, teammates, work and even society can expect you to behave, dress, date and work in certain ways.
“Expectations” are when you feel pressure to achieve certain goals, behave in a particular manner or even look a certain way. They can challenge or motivate you to do your best; however, unrealistic expectations could have a negative impact on your thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
We need you out here in the world; don’t cheat us of your gifts by getting stuck in low self-esteem.
Healthy self-esteem requires self-understanding, acceptance, and forgiveness, plus large doses of self-compassion. It needs ongoing vigilance and upkeep until you’ve formed healthier habits of self-esteem.
A warm saltwater mouthwash rinse is a good short-term treatment when you’ve lost a tooth, have a mouth infection or ulcer. It is a natural disinfectant, and also removes any swelling from the tissues.
“I zoom out in my mind to a point far enough away and above so that I can see things in my life for what they are. By doing this, I can see from a distance how small and unimportant the situation is in the big scope of the universe.” – Larry Stilts
Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.
You can prepare for common household emergencies: water pipe leak (know where your stopcock is), power cut (torches in all the bedrooms), being snowed in (have a snow shovel), blocked toilet or pipes (plunger), being locked out (leave a key with a trusted neighbour).
Managing your money effectively helps you avoid stressful situations, such as getting into debt, or running out of money so you can’t pay for things. It helps keep your money safe – for example, in a bank account.