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Things to unlearn for a healthy life

From negative thoughts to pleasing others, here are a few things to let go.

Updated on: Jul 14, 2023 2:26 PM IST
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While living a healthy life demands that we learn a lot of things, it is also necessary to unlearn a few. A healthy and balanced life involves knowing how to prioritise ourselves and letting go of the negative emotions that we have held onto for a long time. "I’m a lover of learning new things but lately, I’ve also thought about some things that would be helpful to unlearn, starting with this short list," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 14, 2023 2:26 PM

While living a healthy life demands that we learn a lot of things, it is also necessary to unlearn a few. A healthy and balanced life involves knowing how to prioritise ourselves and letting go of the negative emotions that we have held onto for a long time. "I’m a lover of learning new things but lately, I’ve also thought about some things that would be helpful to unlearn, starting with this short list," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. (Unsplash)

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We need to start making ourselves the first priority and knowing the needs and expectations we have. We should never ignore our own needs just to please others.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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We need to start making ourselves the first priority and knowing the needs and expectations we have. We should never ignore our own needs just to please others.  (Unsplash)

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We all have toxic patterns in our behaviors. The way to a healthy life is to know when to let go of that.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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We all have toxic patterns in our behaviors. The way to a healthy life is to know when to let go of that.  (Unsplash)

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Negative thoughts impact us mentally and emotionally. It hinders our growth. The heavy baggage of negative thoughts should be dropped as fast as we can.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Negative thoughts impact us mentally and emotionally. It hinders our growth. The heavy baggage of negative thoughts should be dropped as fast as we can.  (Unsplash)

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Asking for help is a sign that we are not ready to give up yet. We should not pretend to be fine when we should be asking for help.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Asking for help is a sign that we are not ready to give up yet. We should not pretend to be fine when we should be asking for help.  (Unsplash)

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Change is constant, and we can always initiate healthy changes in us. We should stop believing that we cannot change.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Change is constant, and we can always initiate healthy changes in us. We should stop believing that we cannot change.  (Unsplash)

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Often, we think we are the only people who do not have it all figured out. The truth is - no one does. (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jul 14, 2023 2:26 PM

Often, we think we are the only people who do not have it all figured out. The truth is - no one does. (Unsplash)

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