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What To Do If Someone Dislikes You
What should you do if someone dislikes you? The first step is simple and obvious: Get over it. People sometimes dislike us for all kinds of reasons that have nothing to do with us. Maybe we remind them of a … Continue reading
Posted in Human Relations, Life
Tagged Bad habits, Behavior, Courtesy, Dislike, Feedback, Personality traits, Reflection, Respect, Self-esteem
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Self-Esteem Versus Self-Respect
“Self-esteem” means feeling good about ourselves. And it’s nice to feel good about ourselves. It’s a cheap and easy pleasure. But it’s better if we have reasons to feel good about ourselves. That’s an important difference between self-esteem and self-respect. American President … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Psychology
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Achievement, Self-esteem, Self-Respect, Wisdom, Work ethic
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Compare and Contrast
“Compare and contrast.” It’s a staple of essay questions on college final exams. But be careful about applying it to life. Many people make themselves unhappy by comparing themselves to others who seem better off. They think that the other … Continue reading
