9 Top Tricks For Letting Go Of Perfectionism

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It’s not your fault if you learned at a young age to measure your value by how perfectly you did something — or how perfect you looked. More than a few of us did.

As you’ve no doubt experienced, anxiety and perfectionism go hand in hand. 

And letting go of anxiety is no easy thing when you’ve gone your whole life feeling as though everyone sees the worst in you.

Maybe others can feel sanguine about being “perfectly imperfect,” but that’s just not you. 

If you’re ready for some real help in learning how to cope with perfectionism, read on.

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27 Of The Best Ways To Find True Happiness

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There's a difference between that feeling of joy as you walk out of work on a Friday afternoon and the feeling of true happiness.

Pleasurable feelings come and go, but genuine happiness is both natural and unplanned.

Everyone experiences significant moments of happiness at times.

Maybe you got a raise or won a race — and if you could bottle and sell the euphoric feeling of falling in love, you'd be a millionaire.

During these situations, you might truly believe that sustained happiness comes from these exterior events.

Since the mind relaxes during these experiences, it gives you a mistaken sense of relief. You have achieved your goal, so you briefly stop obsessing over it.

With a quiet mind, you experience intense satisfaction and may believe that happiness is the result of these outside sources.

But by this way of thinking, you become insatiable as happiness is dependent on the next “hit” of a positive experience.

You may have learned that this false thinking leads to pain, attachments, suffering, and denial.

The reality of happiness is knowing that you can feel this pleasure whenever you want, without having to fulfill outside desires.

You can achieve happiness because it is inside you, not outside.

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11 Of The Best Things To Do When Your Life Sucks

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“Why do I suck at life?”

Yes, that question sounds harsh and negative. You probably don’t know why you’re feeling this way.

Or maybe you do, but you’ve stopped trying to explain it to anyone else. 

The last thing you want right now is to be told to “snap out of it.” It’s not that simple.

It’s hard to know what to do when life sucks, because your brain is in the thick of it, too. The good news?

Any of the 11 tips in this post can help you step out of that fog.

Look through them all before you choose one to focus on today.

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99 Ways To Enjoy A Ridiculously Happy Life

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Researchers and scientists have spent a lot of time studying how to be happy.

It's probably safe to say that most people in the world want to be happy, but not everyone knows how to have sustained happiness.

However, the pursuit of happiness is definitely a worthwhile endeavor.

Happiness can be a good predictor of one's health and longevity. 

It is even used to measure social progress in the world.

Being happy feels good and gives us the resilience to handle the inevitable challenges in life. It gives us a sense of aliveness and equanimity that allows us to be and do our best.

Although not everyone is born with a naturally optimistic disposition, we do hold the power to make changes in our lives that can help increase our happiness levels.

You can increase your positive feelings by consciously controlling your mindset from being a reactor to being a creator of your own experiences.

If you want to be a happier person, follow some of these tips to improve your life and take charge of your mindset.

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Simplify Happiness: 50 Easy Actions for Joyful Living

Are you waiting for happiness?

Do you think you will find it when you make a certain amount of money, or achieve something big, or maybe find the perfect relationship?

Happiness is at hand right now.

It's right in front of you, but sometimes we miss it because we are so busy looking for it.

If you have attained some of those big things in life that you felt would bring you happiness, you might have found it — temporarily.

Have you noticed how once you get what you want, it's wonderful for a while?

But then you want something else, something bigger or better.

You grow bored with the new thing or accomplishment.

It takes a lot of hard work and stress and worry to secure your happiness goals. And then, after all that work, the happiness begins to dissipate.

What if you didn't have to work so hard for it? What if there were a simpler way to be happy?

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56+ Of The Best Cheap Hobbies To Pick Up

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What comes to mind when someone asks you, “So, do you have any hobbies?”

This question could come up in any social situation where someone is trying to figure you out. 

Have you figured yourself out? No judging if you’re still working on that. Most of us are.

Check out our list of cheap hobbies, which is not so much a list as a series of speed dates with hobby ideas. Dive in and find something fun! 

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15 Emotional Self-Care Ideas For Stressful Times

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During stressful times, it’s often hard to take the time you need to focus on yourself.

Work and life responsibilities may get in the way of your health and well-being, making it difficult to manage your emotions.

If you frequently feel angry, depressed, or anxious, you may need to devote more time to your emotional self-care.

While many people find it easy to deal with their physical needs, your feelings can directly impact your overall health.

Stress leads to an increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.

Learning how to take care of your inner world may help you improve your overall health while giving you a foundation for dealing with challenging situations. 

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How To Host And Plan A Memorable Vision Board Party

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Ever since you learned how to create a vision board of your own, you feel more like you're headed in a better direction.

Every time you look at your vision board, you feel inspired to take action.

Why not invite others to a group vision board party where they can make their own?

How different could their lives be a year or three down the road because they attended your vision board party?

This could be a game-changer for them — and for you.

Maybe throwing parties isn't usually your thing.

But this is well worth the challenge.

And you're ready to learn the agenda for planning and hosting a vision board party? Let's get started.

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