Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoChanging Our Perspectives Can Improve Our Lives
Shifting perspective and prioritizing self-improvement prevents destructive self-pity and reduces disappointment from unmet expectations.
We've all had rough days when nothing goes right, and we think, "Why does this always happen to me?" That thought feels awful, but oddly comforting. Self-pity is an emotional state we love to hate. We know that it stalls growth and recognize that it doesn't make us more likable, and yet many of us find ourselves stuck in its grip. Here are six reasons that help explain why it develops and why it's so hard to overcome.