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6 simple ways to have a better relationship with yourself

Do you allow people to control your life or depend on others for happiness? You aren't exactly being kind to yourself. Here are ways to improve relationship with yourself.

Published on: Feb 15, 2023 8:47 PM IST
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We observe people around us every day with keen interest and also try to improve our existing relationships. However, we seldom connect with our true self and think of ways to have a better relationship with ourselves. Sometimes we ignore ourselves completely, while many a time, we are too harsh on ourselves. We allow people to control our lives and we often do things that end up hurting ourselves. To improve our mental health, it is important to have a healthy relationship with self. Dr. Jenn Andersm Psychologist, in her recent Instagram post shares 6 simple ways we can have a better relationship with ourselves. (Pexels)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 15, 2023 8:47 PM

We observe people around us every day with keen interest and also try to improve our existing relationships. However, we seldom connect with our true self and think of ways to have a better relationship with ourselves. Sometimes we ignore ourselves completely, while many a time, we are too harsh on ourselves. We allow people to control our lives and we often do things that end up hurting ourselves. To improve our mental health, it is important to have a healthy relationship with self. Dr. Jenn Andersm Psychologist, in her recent Instagram post shares 6 simple ways we can have a better relationship with ourselves. (Pexels)

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Start to see people for who they are, not for whom you want them to be. You can't actually change anyone but yourself. (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Start to see people for who they are, not for whom you want them to be. You can't actually change anyone but yourself. (Unsplash)

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Stop believing their emotions are going to be permanent. They are not. You get yourself stuck when you think - "they will be like this" - they won't. (Pexels)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Stop believing their emotions are going to be permanent. They are not. You get yourself stuck when you think - "they will be like this" - they won't. (Pexels)

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Stop checking in on people who no longer show up in your life. It's okay that you have lost touch and it's okay they don't care. (Pexels)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Stop checking in on people who no longer show up in your life. It's okay that you have lost touch and it's okay they don't care. (Pexels)

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Stop expecting things from people. When you expect too much and don't get what you want, it causes disappointment. Let go of expectations. (Pexels)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Stop expecting things from people. When you expect too much and don't get what you want, it causes disappointment. Let go of expectations. (Pexels)

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Avoiding people to protect your mental health is not a sign of weakness, it's wisdom. You are wise for setting up boundaries (Pexels)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Avoiding people to protect your mental health is not a sign of weakness, it's wisdom. You are wise for setting up boundaries (Pexels)

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You are the only one in charge of your happiness, stop giving your power away. (Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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You are the only one in charge of your happiness, stop giving your power away. (Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash)

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