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Brooks Gibbs

Created on February 4, 2025

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Personal

PERSUIT

don't take it personal

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Your friend ran by you in the hall without saying hi.

Your friend ran by you in the hall without saying hi.

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Unless something crazy happened between you and your friend, chances are they are not mad at you. Always try to think of other possibilities before blaming yourself.

Your friend is crying and won't tell you why.

Your friend is crying and won't tell you why.

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If you personalize the situation, you are going to think that it's your fault. You will blame yourself for your friend's pain without knowing anything about their situation.

your mom is mad about something.

your mom is mad about something.

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Parents have bad days sometimes. And it's not always their children's fault. Don't take it personally. Adults have SO many things to worry about.

Anytime an adult gets mad, you think it's your fault.

Anytime an adult gets mad, you think it's your fault.

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Just because an adult is mad, does not always mean that it's your fault, or anyone's fault. Wait until you have all of the facts before thinking things are your fault.

your dog seems sad.

Your dog seems sad.

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Let's be honest, your dog can't talk and probably can't tell you why he's upset. But, knowing dogs, they are quick to forgive and forget, so he's probably not upset with you.

your friend did not enjoy her party.

your friend did not enjoy her party.

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Chances are it's not your fault. You likely didn't ruin the party just buy being there - espeically if you were invited. You might want to see if your friend needs some tummy medicine.

the end!

Remember, personalization can be difficult to overcome. You must consider all available possibilities in order to rid yourself of your personalizing thoughts. Chances are, you are blaming yourself for no reason.

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