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June 7, 2025 - 5 Socially Destructive Traits We Tend to Ignore in Ourselves and Others
Make space for experiences that are more aligned with your path.
Daily Motivation
June 07, 2025
TODAY'S MOTIVATIONAL MESSAGE
Just for you, Friend
You always give your whole heart to everything you do. Regardless of the difficulties and obstacles in your way, you gave your unwavering presence to the people in your life… Continue Reading
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“Ever notice how we always drink from empty cups? Wait… am I just a background character?!”
There are some habits and behaviors that make it difficult for us to live with others.
We're talking about the people who interrupt or cause drama everywhere they go. Those passive-aggressive folks, or the ones who make every conversation about themselves.
Behaviors like this can be labeled toxic to be sure, but they also happen to be socially destructive, meaning they can hurt us when it comes to connecting with others and building relationships.
Is it for the sake of politeness that we can identify them, but let them slide? They may cause us to keep our distance from people who present them. Or maybe we simply choose to turn a blind eye, normalizing them.
What Your Triggers Are Trying to Teach You About Yourself
Sometimes a trigger doesn’t come with a bang.
Sometimes it’s quiet;
just a sinking feeling in your chest
a sudden wave of confusion
a wall going up without warning
Maybe it’s after a conversation where things didn’t land the way you hoped. Maybe it’s the disappointment of feeling emotionally unsafe in a moment that mattered. You walk away feeling guarded, unsure of what just happened or why it hit so hard.
That confusion? It’s part of the trigger. And as uncomfortable as it is, it’s also a doorway - one that, if you’re willing to walk through it, can lead to deeper self-awareness, greater compassion, and real emotional healing.
In this article, we’re flipping the script. Instead of seeing your triggers as something to avoid or be ashamed of, what if you could meet them with curiosity?
One Positive Action
Gratitude vs. Complaint Tally
You know how some days you feel like your negativity is rubbing off on others, and other days everything flows happily? The difference often comes down to something simple: the energy of what's coming out of your mouth. Most of us have no idea when we're spending more time appreciating life or complaining about it.
For this exercise keep a mental tally for one full day of every time you express gratitude versus every complaint you make. Don't try to change anything about your patterns, just take notice. You might be surprised by what you discover about your default energy.
This awareness exercise works to show you where your energy is going. When you start noticing your gratitude-to-complaint ratio, you begin shifting toward more appreciation and away from negativity. Plus, people around you will start responding differently when you're putting more positive energy into conversations.
So today, keep a mental scorecard as you go through your day. One point for every expression of gratitude, one point for every complaint. At the end of the day, check in with yourself about what you noticed, and choose appreciation over criticism.
Today’s Quote
Today's Affirmation
I embrace the wonderful possibilities that exist before me right now. I use my pain to fuel my life purpose. I say yes to things that bring true fulfillment to me.… Continue Reading
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