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But the longer we hold it in, the more our mental health deteriorates
BUT an even more arduous task is telling someone they need to get their life together, they’re hurting us, we’re disappointed in them, they’re letting us down, they’re taking advantage of us, they’re taking us for granted, or that lately they’ve been f*cking up.
Many people sugarcoat the truth. Today, many people try to be nice to people (aka fake nice). Often, we want to come off as pleasant people when our thoughts, opinions, and personalities are everything BUT.
Your mental health will deteriorate the longer you hold your truth in. Lay your truth on someone today. You don’t have to be afraid any longer to talk about what’s going on inside of you. Let your feelings breathe for a change. Allow your emotional well-being to heal and experience relief as a weight is lifted when you finally start communicating your thoughts and feelings in an honest, thoughtful, and non-defensive manner.
What inspires growth? What challenges and words take people to higher levels of being? What makes relationships better? What pushes a person?
Honest feedback. Try it out today with the people you care about most that you’ve been withholding the truth from. It will improve your mental health, your relationships, and hopefully the lives of those you communicate your feelings to.
Good luck to you in your future honest conversations.
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