5 Signs Of Controlling Parents (And 5 Ways To Deal With Them)

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If you grew up with controlling parents, you know how exhausting it can be.

Nothing you do is good enough. Every decision you make on your own is flawed.

And, oh… you’re not really eating that are you?

You’ve made it this far, though. And you know life can be good, in spite of your micromanaging or manipulative parents.

But it wouldn’t hurt to get some tips on how to behave toward them in a way that helps you accept them as they are, accept yourself, and love your life.

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73 Personal Growth Quotes

Need a boost today?

Everyone has moments where it seems growth is an elusive ideal. They take a step forward only to take two steps back. Or so it seems.

What can a collection of growth quotes do for you what hustling and setting goals hasn’t?

Well, for one, they can remind you of why you bother to set goals and work to accomplish them.

They can remind you of the person you want to be and the legacy you want to leave behind.

Allow these carefully-chosen quotes about change and growth to lift you up and lead you forward.

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How To Stay Positive When Life Gets You Down

Some people know how to stay positive no matter what life throws at them.

Whatever happens, they manage to find something good in it. And they make the most of that something.

What do they know that you don’t?

What could they teach you about becoming a more positive person and staying that way?

And how will staying positive change your life for the better?

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68 Procrastination Quotes To Inspire You To Get Things Done

It needs to be done. You know it needs to be done.

But that internal gremlin, your inner resistance, keeps telling you to put it off.

Maybe you have anxiety around that thing you need to do. Or maybe it's boring, unpleasant, or a lot of work.

Whatever the reason, you're not doing it, and now you feel even worse because of your procrastination.

If procrastination could be measured in energy expended, we could light up a house — maybe an entire city!

There are volumes written on how to get things done and push past procrastination. But sometimes reading about it is just another way of procrastinating.

Perhaps all you need are a few words to hurl you over the hump of hesitation so you can take that first step.

With that in mind, we've curated some of the best procrastination quotes to give you the impetus you need to do what needs to be done.

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Is Your Life A Mess? 15 Ways To Clean It Up And Find Happiness

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There will always be moments when it feels like the world is crumbling around you, and you wonder if everything is all your fault. 

What if I had done this? What if I never did that — where would I be? 

Questions that focus on the past and the “could-have-been” feel paralyzing. 

Although the past is fixed, it does contain lessons.

The future, however, holds all possibilities.

If you wonder what to do when your life is a complete disaster, know that you possess tools and wisdom from your past to build a better future. 

To help you access these tools, it’s useful to understand exactly why your life is so out of order. 

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