We are social creatures wanting acceptance. We want to be liked. While being liked is nice, sometimes we need to accept being disliked. It can be freeing in ways you may not have thought possible. Consider these reasons why it is OK to be disliked:

1.  You Can Stop People Pleasing

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Negative people are everywhere. We have all dealt with a cranky coworker or a cynical friend. In either case, you need specific tools to help you handle these kinds of people. Here are nine tips to get you started:

1.  Never Assume You Know Why They Are Negative

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We all go through times when we feel inadequate. Things happen that make us question if we are good enough. Even family and friends can inadvertently suggest that you are not living up to your potential. Often, these feelings are not fact-based but are stories we tell ourselves. Why not take steps t...

Few people ever attain financial independence. This is a shame, because it’s not that challenging, provided you get started in early adulthood. You probably don’t want to be one of those people that work for 40+ years and still can’t retire because you haven’t accumulated enough money over the years...

Being the best version of you means different things to different people. Some are happy with the bare necessities. For others, they want something more. No matter what category you fall into, you can use these tips to become the best version of yourself.

1.  Know And Understand Your Purpose

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We live in a busy society. I am sure you get it. We have so many responsibilities to keep up with. There is so much going on. Someone always needs something. Any chance you get to rest is likely interrupted by another issue, want, emergency or distraction. There is little time to sit back and breath...

Quite often, we view quitting in a negative light. How many times have you heard something like "Winners never quit" or "quitters never win." The thing is, quitting isn't always wrong. Sometimes quitting is the first step to us finding a new and better path. You quit your old job so that you can get...

Once a curiosity for the tech-obsessed, the Internet is now a part of our daily lives. It has become an invaluable tool to work, shop, learn, and stay connected. Unfortunately, it also offers us new ways to bury our heads in the sand. Too often, people get so caught up in the Internet that they lose...

There will come a time when you feel like you hit rock bottom. That is, your life is falling apart. For example, you may lose your job, home, or partner. It seems like you are in the lowest part of your life, and it stinks. The good news is that you can only look up when you are flat on your back. U...

Embarrassing situations happen to us all. The moment often fades quickly, but how you deal with it is a different issue. Some people struggle to overcome embarrassing moments, but you don't have to let these little slip-ups control your life.

1.  Laugh at Yourself

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Do you suffer from toxic positivity? If you do, then you feel uncomfortable when dealing with negative emotions. Many of us do, but the toxically positive person is obsessed with thinking everything will be okay. A positive spin should be applied to all experiences.

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Not many of us enjoy taking risks. Often, we let fear stop us. Some risks are worth taking, though! They can enrich our lives and lead us toward happiness and enjoyment. Here are some risks that you should consider taking in your life.

1.  Travel Somewhere Out of Your Comfort Zone

Spending a w...