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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

If you were the 'good kid' growing up, psychology says these 7 habits are quietly ruining your happiness in adultohood - Silicon Canals

Childhood 'good kid' behaviors—seeking approval, avoiding conflict, and people-pleasing—can persist into adulthood and undermine happiness, autonomy, and decision-making.
#self-worth
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Mindfulness

Oprah says if you want a happier life, stop doing these 8 habits that drain your self-worth - Silicon Canals

Habitual behaviors like comparison and seeking external validation erode self-worth, but recognizing and changing eight specific habits can restore lasting self-esteem.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

How do I build a sense of worth that isn't constantly slipping through my fingers?

Self-worth based on external achievements and appearance is unstable; confronting mortality can reorient values toward enduring, intrinsic sources of worth.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Mindfulness

Oprah says if you want a happier life, stop doing these 8 habits that drain your self-worth - Silicon Canals

Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How to Stop Chasing Things That Make You Miserable

Chasing status, approval, or external rewards delivers fleeting relief and creates a growing loop of craving that undermines purpose and satisfaction.
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