Being too serious and Being a buzzkill

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Being too serious and Being a buzzkill

Sometimes, people take things a little too seriously. But blocking yourself off from light-heartedness pushes people away, and makes them perceive you as someone unworthy of respect.

There are nuances to this, of course, and often, when the situation warrants it, being aggressive and assertive can be empowering and uplifting. But when we take things too seriously, we show that we can’t be flexible.

According to an analytical study, researchers determined that “being mindful and emotionally flexible in tough and challenging situations not only improves the lives of individuals, it might also strengthen and enrich their close relationships.” So, by being rigid and disapproving of others’ choices or actions will change the way people see you.

The good news is that we all have the power to change our perspective to become more resourceful. And this is vital if you intend to inspire people around you.

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