If You Really Want To Be Happy in Life, Start Saying No To 10 Things

If You Really Want To Be Happy in Life, Start Saying No To These 10 Things

November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 Image Credit: Unsplash Image Credit: Unsplash Written By - Ravi Shankar (GoodMindKeeping)

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1. Saying YES to absolute everything

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2. Comparison, the thief of joy

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3. Chasing Perfection

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4. Holding onto grudges

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5. Neglecting self-care

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6. Overloading Your Schedule

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7. Ignoring Your Emotions

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8. Living in the past or future

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9. Settling for Less

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10. Neglecting Your Dreams and Passions

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