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14 Ways To Understand Yourself Better

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Just when you think you have a pretty good handle on what makes you tick, you catch yourself doing something freakishly out of character?

Or is it? Maybe you don’t know yourself as well as you thought?

Maybe the weirder part of you is still a mystery to the part of you that runs the show.

In any case, your inner weirdo keeps showing up.

And you don’t know whether to make peace with it or show it who’s boss.

(And what if the weirdo is actually the boss of you?)

So, what can you do to understand yourself better? Here are some thoughts.

Are You An Introverted Intuitive? 11 Sure Signs You Are

by Barrie Davenport

Do you ever have a gut feeling that ends up being right on point?

Or are you exceptionally talented at spotting trends or putting the pieces of a metaphorical puzzle together?

This may happen to you occasionally — or often — but some people have this happen most of the time because they are gifted with a rare personality type that allows them to think in a unique way.

INFJs and INTJs, two of the sixteen Myers Briggs personality types, make up the smallest portion of the population — only 3-5% of the world when they are put together.

Both of these personality types are introverts, and they also share the same dominant function — introverted intuitive thinking.

103 Positive Affirmations For Success and Abundance

by Barrie Davenport

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Anyone who has tried to bring their dreams into reality knows it takes more than just positive thinking.

It often requires a total change in mindset, which can be challenging to achieve on your own.

Fortunately, there are proven ways to help shift your thinking to create more abundance in your life.

One powerful method is using positive affirmations.

By repeating these short, powerful statements daily, you can retrain your brain to focus on success and abundance, motivating you to take the actions required.

Positive affirmations for success and abundance can help you manifest your dreams, goals, and desires.

But before we dive into the positive statements, let's look at what they are and how they work.

31 Positive And Motivating Things To Say About Yourself

by Barrie Davenport

If you took a snapshot of your thoughts about yourself on a given day, would most of them be positive or negative?

We tend to focus on our negative qualities, letting them overshadow the good traits and behaviors we all possess.

The shaming voice in our heads can make us forget who we really are.

It’s high time, then, to find positive things to say about yourself.

You need some practice to change the way you see your true self.

We want to see you celebrating your wins because you have a right to be proud of yourself.

So, how do you get there?

Did Someone Betray You? 86 Betrayed And Broken Trust Quotes For Validation And Support

by Barrie Davenport

Betrayal is a part of life.

We all go through it at least once, and it stings like a swarm.

And though it feels like being run over by a stampede of buffalo, experiencing betrayal is an integral part of living — because all human emotions help us grow and become better people.

So today, we’re looking at the betrayal of trust quotes.

If you’re going through a challenging time because of someone else’s duplicity or disloyalty, we hope you find our list of broken trust quotes soothing.