8 toxic habits you must break

Published on Jun 03, 2022 06:02 pm IST

Sometimes we hurt others unintentionally because we allow some toxic habits to take control of our life. Good thing is the power is within us to change these habits and improve our relationships with people.

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"You have the power to stop doing things that hurt you and things that hurt others. Habits are formed, and they can be destroyed," says Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist and Author, Relationship & Boundaries Expert in her recent Instagram post.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jun 03, 2022 06:02 pm IST

"You have the power to stop doing things that hurt you and things that hurt others. Habits are formed, and they can be destroyed," says Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist and Author, Relationship & Boundaries Expert in her recent Instagram post.(Pexels)

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Trying to win every argument: While the urge to have a final word in an argument or winning it is natural as it gives your brain a high, doing so could affect relationships.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Trying to win every argument: While the urge to have a final word in an argument or winning it is natural as it gives your brain a high, doing so could affect relationships.(Pexels)

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Only noticing what's going wrong: It's not always possible to think positive, but focussing on negative all the time too is another extreme one should avoid.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Only noticing what's going wrong: It's not always possible to think positive, but focussing on negative all the time too is another extreme one should avoid.(Pexels)

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Competing with people who aren't competing with you: Trying to prove a point where you do not need to is a waste of energy.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Competing with people who aren't competing with you: Trying to prove a point where you do not need to is a waste of energy.(Pexels)

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Being loud to be heard: Some people may feel that raising the decibel will help them steal the limelight, but it's not true.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Being loud to be heard: Some people may feel that raising the decibel will help them steal the limelight, but it's not true.(Pexels)

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Lying just to be right: People lie at times to be accepted, to avoid punishment or due to many other reasons, but in long run it will only leave you weak from inside.(Pixabay) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Lying just to be right: People lie at times to be accepted, to avoid punishment or due to many other reasons, but in long run it will only leave you weak from inside.(Pixabay)

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Taking pleasure in other people's pain: Sometimes people enjoy the pain of others because it makes them feel better about themselves. Such sadism should be avoided.(Pexels) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Taking pleasure in other people's pain: Sometimes people enjoy the pain of others because it makes them feel better about themselves. Such sadism should be avoided.(Pexels)

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