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Self-obsessed
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What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? The personality trait that is a red flag is definitely self-obsessed people. They tend to steer every conversation back to themselves. It can make it difficult to engage in meaningful discussions or feel heard and valued. One particularly frustrating aspect of interacting with self-centered…
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People Pleasing
I wish I hadn’t cared so much about what people thought of me. Always trying to do what was right in the eyes of others and always thinking about what they would think. I was a people pleaser, and it was undoubtedly uncomfortable. I would rewind every conversation, every interaction screening for a potential faux…
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Alcatraz
Cristiano Ronaldo is the athlete I respect the most, not only for his incredible talent and skill as a footballer but also for his inspirational life story. He comes from a small island and humble beginning. However, through hard work, determination, and discipline, he made his dream a reality and became one of the greatest…
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Stoics Slay Grudges
Are you holding a grudge? About? Musing about what a grudge means and what holding a grudge feels like, I find myself confused because I don’t actually have that feeling anymore. I used to experience grudges, but I think somewhere along the way, I decided to stop! Now, if any ‘negative thoughts’ of that sort…
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Adulting
This year, I decided to grow up a little more. For years, I was afraid of moving to another country. Having to change my lifestyle, routines, and habits was unsettling and overwhelming. The uncertainty of not knowing if I would adapt to a new environment would always set me back. But you know what? Comfort…