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onthecontrarykelly

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Category: advice

On the compulsive belief that you’ve done something wrong.

I often come away from a social interaction and think “I feel like they are mad/irritated/annoyed by me” and then … More

authenticity, be yourself, connection, overthinking, self-esteem

On wielding your coping mechanisms for good.

I’ve tried to live a peaceful existence. I utilize my strengths to do so, yet at times, I have chosen … More

advice, balance, boundaries, coping mechanisms

On activities that remain novel.

No matter how often I do them, there are some activities in my life, which have never lost their appeal … More

experience, optimism, perspective, positive thinking

On people thinking about you.

People often will tell you that others are not thinking about you. But aren’t they? I think about others all … More

acceptance, human condition, let them, perspective, understanding, what people think

On anticipation.

The anticipation. The waiting: elongated to the degree you initiated the thought. The event; the reality. What’s the best part? … More

anticipation, experience, humanity, perspective, reality, understanding

On acceptance and distress tolerance.

At this point in my life, acceptance has fully surfaced in the background of everything I do or choose to … More

acceptance, anxiety, control, DBT, distress tolerance, life, mental-health, peace, therapy

On Optimism as Survival.

I have a feeling my optimism about life can be aggravating to others. I imagine it has the ability to … More

death, mental-health, mindset, optimism, perspective, philosophy, positive thinking, positivity, understanding

Every 7 years…

One thing I love about getting older is the capacity of your tastes to change, evolve and circle back. 20 … More

aging, authenticity, confidence, consideration, experience, human condition, identity, life, meaning, people, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, understanding

Don’t suffer. Live life!

Choosing to suffer on purpose in order to gain credit had become America’s favorite hobby but I’m seeing a new … More

balance, burnout, identity, life, over-working, perspective, philosophy, self improvement, work

Is forgiveness necessary?

“Forgive and forget.” “You need to forgive them so you can move forward.” We’ve all heard these tropes dressed as … More

consideration, forgive, forgiveandforget, forgiveness, perspective, philosophy

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