Quote by Suzanne Mayo Frindt

By taking things personally, you set yourself up to suffer. The impact on you and the ripple effects on those around you are unhealthy.

By taking things personally, you set yourself up to suffer.

Summary

This quote suggests that when we overly personalize every situation and take things to heart, we invite suffering into our lives. It implies that such behavior has not only negative consequences for ourselves, potentially causing emotional distress, but also affects others around us in an unhealthy way. The quote encourages individuals to detach themselves from personalizing events to promote emotional well-being and maintain healthier relationships and interactions with others.

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Adaptability

By Suzanne Mayo Frindt

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