Hello readers! Here are some Psychological tips involving emotional intelligence & winning life strategies
In what ways can gratitude change our lives?
Gratitude can change our lives by focusing on what we have rather than what we lack. It brings contentment… You see, it is not the external things we possess that bring contentment and happiness but how we think of it. Are we full or empty without them? Small things can make us happy if we are conscious enough to appreciate them and on the other end, we may have everything and have a feeling of lack… It all has to do with gratitude.
How can someone overcome addiction to bad habits?
- Whenever you become tempted to a certain bad habit, know that you have a choice to act responsibly. The temptation is not for you to indulge in your bad habits but a sign for you to choose the higher road.
- When you are tempted to do something unproductive or harmful, substitute that activity with a thing you equally enjoy as much. It is when there is a lack of satisfaction in our lives that leads us to bad temptations… so you can do more productive and enjoyable things to get over your bad temptations.
How do you become less stresses or more resilient to fear and stress?
- By observing whatever it is that is making you stressed/fearful… When you do that the feeling cannot persist because when you observe you are also letting yourself know that you are bigger than what you are facing.
What is narcisim?
Narcissism is the extreme need for regulating self-esteem. A narcissistic person is extremely moody and tries to avoid shame as much as possible. A narcissist has a component of superiority complex because he/she is always trying to compare his or herself to the other person as to who is better or superior. Healing narcissism is done by developing a true sense of self confidence and avoiding the need to compare oneself to others. Healing can be done by catching oneself when seeking approval or avoiding shame and being comfortable with the real self rather than the grandiose self a narcissist tries to maintain.
What makes us human?
Empathy… is one of our nature that makes us human. Our family structure, most of the order and organization we have is built by the act of kindness and cooperation.
BY SENAIT G/HIWOT
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2025
