- Always keep your ego in check, there’s a reason that pride is called “the greatest sin.” It gives birth to all other sins.
- Try not to argue semantics. Focus more on the person’s intention. Especially when it comes to family.
- There’s probably a sensitive topic that you will disagree on with anyone in your life, including with your SO and best friends. To the point of anger. Unless it’s something grossly unethical, always prioritize the relationship.
- Assume that if you’re not the person reaching out to keep the relationship alive, it’ll die.
- Write often. Try to maintain your own personal writing space. Even if I don’t feel like blogging, I’ll make sure to update my personal Obsidian.
- Reach out to people over the internet. It actually works! I’ve made friends with people over the internet and have received replies from “important” people I never thought would respond.
- Separating instinct from reaction is where self awareness begins.
- No one likes a person who just pokes holes in things. Be constructive and empower others.
- Life becomes a lot less stressful if you practice extreme empathy. It also makes logical sense - if you were in their exact shoes, with their upbringing, genes, experiences, you’d definitely act the way they do in any given situation.
