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5 Mental Habits That Are Making You Unhappy (And How to Fix Them)
You should avoid these sources of unhappiness in your life
Energy is the fuel for optimal mental and emotional functioning.
Our minds need enough energy not just to think clearly and make better decisions but also to help us feel happy at any point in time.
But if your mental energy level is lagging, it can be challenging to experience happiness because your mind is messed up.
Here are five mental habits that contribute to chronic overwhelm and unhappiness:
1. Feeling Pity For Yourself
A dangerous mental habit that keeps you perpetually unhappy is being trapped in self-pity.
Self-pity is like quicksand—it pulls you deeper into unhappiness and negativity the more you dwell on it
When you indulge in self-pity, you’re constantly fixated on your problems and the difficulties you face.
Instead of seeking solutions or taking proactive steps to improve your situation, you get caught up in a cycle of complaining and feeling sorry for yourself.
This only perpetuates a sense of helplessness, keeps you stuck in a negative mindset, and makes you feel powerless…
