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No one has that much power over you
Have you ever felt like your mood is a hostage to what others say or do? We often hand over the remote control of our emotions without realizing it, assuming that other people’s behavior is the direct cause of our discomfort.
There is a space between what happens and how you feel: your interpretation. It’s not someone’s silence that hurts you, but the story you tell yourself about that silence. It’s not a criticism that knocks you down, but the value you decide to give it.
Instead of saying, “What they said hurt me,” try saying, “I felt bad when I heard that.”
By reframing your internal dialogue, you stop being a passive spectator of your crises and become the protagonist of your response. Taking responsibility for how you respond to what happens isn’t a burden—it’s the greatest act of maturity you can exercise. When you become aware of the different meanings you can assign to what others do, you reclaim the control you thought you had lost.
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No one has that much power over you
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