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Why it is worth turning others down — and how to say the word “no” properly

Why it is worth turning others down — and how to say the word “no” properly

Many people complain that they find it hard to say the word “no”. They do not want to upset their partner, they agree to everything all the time, and if they do refuse someone, they let themselves be talked into changing their mind, because they feel an unbearable sense of guilt.How often do you answer “yes” to someone's request, even when carrying it out demands a certain “sacrifice” from you? How often do you regret it and get angry with yourself for not being able to say “no”? How often do you say “yes” out of fear of looking bad in

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Self-care and caring for others – 7 tips for everyday life

Self-care and caring for others – 7 tips for everyday life

Do you worry a great deal about others and often forget your own needs? Read here how to learn to take proper care of yourself.There are phases in life that are largely shaped by caring for others: the children are still small, or your parents need more help and attention than before. Sometimes both come at once and demand a great deal. But: only those who regularly build up their strength can really be there for others. In this article you will learn how to find a balance between caring for others and caring for yourself.

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How to stay healthy (salutogenesis) and build psychological resilience

How to stay healthy (salutogenesis) and build psychological resilience

It so happens that our whole state and social system is geared towards studying and treating illness, both physical and psychological in nature. I, for my part, want to introduce you to a field, and to people, who looked in the direction of health and asked: "What keeps us healthy, whatever happens?" The aim of this article is to change your beliefs, to find your resources and to turn the focus of your attention to health rather than to illness (pathology).

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