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Instead of vs. Try to
Instead of : Caring too much what other people think of you
Try to : Realize that you can't control them. How they think, move and react to certain things. It is just waste of your energy.
It is better to: Look upon yourself, when you do something wrong, that doesn't mean that it defines who you are, what you think to yourself is far more better, only you can understand you.
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Instead of : Worrying and being anxious
Try to : Let it be, it is what it is, the only way to change the future is changing the present moment, so focus on the present moment. While the past is a lessons, don't let it ruin your plans in the future.
It is better to : Not take anything personally, everything is temporary, and what I mean by temporary is the short term goals you are willing to take. Long term goals may lasts longer so it is better to focus on them.
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Instead of : Not satisfied with your character, body and mindset
Try to : Realize that you get influenced by the people around you, observe if its truly you or you are just seeking validation from others.
It is better to : Gradually accept your flaws and change for the better, for your future. If it's not who you trully want to be, then why are you settling in that kind of behavior. Be inspired by other people, but don't copy them, you have your own uniqueness. You are a different hero, or a villain, in your own story.
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Instead of : Envy, arrogance and feeding your ego
Try to : Accept that we are all humans. We have different perspective in life, what's good to you may not really good to others.
It is better to : Be contented to what you have, someone out there wants to be you, or want something from you, it is just the reflection of who they are. Be humble and be kind.
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Instead of : Not having patience
Try to : Calm down and take a step back for a moment. Realize that everyone is facing their own battle. What's for you, will be grant for you, everything that comes easily will go easily.
It is better to : Realize that everyone has their own timeline, you are not living in the same roof as them or eating the same meal, seeing the same things. Think what you truly wanted and work for it, be consistent to it. Your time will come soon.
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Instead of : Overthinking
Try to : Observe your thoughts, it isn't real, how you react to it, is real.
It is better to : Become aware about your thoughts, don't react to it. Let it be, don't suppress yourself but rather accept that you can't control your thoughts, what you can control is your reaction. Be mindful of your own mind.
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Instead of : Regrets and doubts
Try to : Trust yourself once again, everyone deserves a second chance, so do you.
It is better to : Forgive yourself and others, unleash the hatred in your heart that is holding you back from what you wanted in life, don't let that feelings controls you or hold you back. Take accountability, forgive and believe.
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You have the ability to transform some of these undesirable traits into positive attributes. Remind yourself to modify your true desires for yourself and accept those shortcomings.
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