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3 Pointless Habits That Block the Good in Your Life and 3 Easy Fixes
Become a magnet for the good stuff.
Do you use humour to keep your distance?
Are you intimidated by new people in your life?
Do you avoid doing something new fearing you might fail?
I used to run away from uncomfortable conversations gaslighting people with humour. It was difficult for me to look strangers in the eyes. I missed out on promising opportunities because what would I do if I failed?
This attitude caused me to miss out on life.
Today, I am open.
Today, I am bold.
Today, I savour life in all its glory, and failures taste delicious.
Do you know the main sign of a defensive attitude toward the world?
Judgment.
Judgment is the defensive mechanism. Just like worrying, it gives you an illusion of control.
When you judge, the ego takes charge.
When you assume people to be one way, you close yourself off from learning more about the person.
Criticism always speaks volumes about you, not the other person.
