Self Development
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Don’t Be Afraid to Say “No”
Saying “no” to someone is not a bad thing. It means that you set your priorities in life, and you are aware of the things that matter most for you. When you say “yes” all the time, there is a possibility that you will only waste your energy on things that will not make you grow in the end. Do not be afraid of other people’s reactions because what’s important is you know who you are on the inside. You can’t serve everyone. The best thing you can do is focus your time on certain things or people that you can handle. A mature person knows how to deal with…
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You Are Not Controlled by Someone’s Action
Never allow someone’s action to change the way you see things in life. Remember that you have the freedom to choose. Other people can never control you. Learn to manage your emotions and always put in your heart that God empowered you to take charge of yourself. Sometimes, when we see other people’s actions, we tend to react and feel angry because of their negative behaviors, but know that you have the power to choose peace over bitterness. You can always choose love over hatred. And it will only happen the moment you start to deal with what’s on the inside. You can never change the people around you. That’s…
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May your mouth be full of Encouragements and not Selfish Judgements
Try to review the words that come out of your mouth. Is it something that will encourage others? Or are you just expressing your own conclusions and selfish judgments? Sometimes, when we observe unfavorable behavior, we tend to judge the person without even knowing the story behind their actions. Instead of encouraging them to change, we choose to condemn them for their mistakes and sins. Please remember that your words are so powerful. It can make or break someone’s life. Try to think first before you speak. Review your thoughts and make sure that they will not break someone’s heart. Choose to encourage someone today, and stop judging other people.…
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Effective Communication starts when you Listen to Understand and not to Respond
Listening is a powerful action that can rebuild someone’s life. If you only knew what it feels like to have somebody who is always willing to listen to your stories, then you will realize that it’s one of the most wonderful gifts you could ever receive. It’s the best way for you to effectively communicate with others. So if you wanted to make your relationships grow, then listen to understand the person and not respond to them. Sometimes, when you are too full of your emotions, you tend to interrupt others and reply directly even if they haven’t finished sharing their stories. You immediately put some conclusions in your mind…
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You Only Have One Life, So Take Good Care Of Yourself
You are God’s unique creation, and there’s no one else like you. The life that you have will never last, and you only have one chance to live in it. You can never have it back, so when God decides to take you home, then there’s nothing else that you can do. While you are still breathing, learn to cherish the blessings that God provided for you. Take good care of yourself. Learn to treasure your body and acknowledge your emotions. Seek for peace and find rest in the arms of God. Stop focusing on the negative things. Always remember that your time here on earth is too short. So…
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God Wants You To Experience Freedom
You are not meant to carry all the painful past you experienced. Remember that God wants to set you free from the bondages that keep you away from Him. He never wants you to suffer, so come to His presence, and He will give you the strength to let go and surrender. You can’t do this on your own. You need the love of God to teach you how to release forgiveness. Open your heart so that He can come in. God will heal your scars, and He will renew your life. One day, you will no longer live according to what you experienced. Instead, you will learn to treasure…
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Compassion Starts When You Put Yourself In Other People’s Shoes
You will never really understand the actions of others not unless you put yourself in their shoes. Sometimes, when we are too focused on our lives, we fail to be compassionate with those people who are struggling and need some help. What we see are the things that they did wrong and not their brokenness and hardships. We fail to consider their situation because we focus on their mistakes and not on the stories behind their actions. This is the reason why we need to learn how to be compassionate and stop judging others. If we only put ourselves in their shoes, we will realize that what they are going…
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Sometimes, All You Need Is A Place Where You Can Be Alone And Think
When you feel too overwhelmed with what’s happening around you, then give yourself the chance to pause for a while and rest. Sometimes, what you need is just a place where you can be alone and reflect on your life. If you can’t find your passion and don’t know what to do anymore, just ask for God’s help, and He will give you the peace you need. There are really times in life when you need to take a break. Remember that you are just human. Even God rested after He created the earth. Give yourself the chance to regain some energy. Think about the good things in your life…
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Letting Go Is Not A Sign Of Defeat
Maybe you start to lose hope because you decided to let go of what you supposedly wanted to have. It seems like you experienced a defeat in your life. Yes, it’s painful and difficult, but you need to keep in mind that letting go doesn’t mean you don’t deserve the best things in life. In fact, you are giving yourself the chance to receive the fullness of God’s blessings. It’s an act of surrender, and it’s like you are telling God that you finally allowed Him to take over and do His thing. Letting go is a brave step of faith, and it will never be wasted. When you allow…
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You Are Writing A Survival Guide For Someone, So Do Not Give Up!
You may not understand what’s happening in your life right now. But what you will learn in this season will become a survival guide for those who will go through the same situation you experienced. Maybe you can’t still appreciate the beauty of your hardships and struggles because you tend to focus on the pain that you feel inside. But the moment you overcome that challenge in your life, your perspective will change, and you will never be the same. Do not give up. This chapter in your story will give someone an inspiration to move forward and keep going. You will feel so blessed because God will turn your…
