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	<title>Better Relationships &#187; when to let go</title>
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		<title>Need Help Letting It Go? – 5 Ways You Can Forgive and Move On</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Swaniger]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[FORGIVENESS]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forgiveness is an idea that many of us struggle with—some forgive too quickly, while others maintain grudges that drag them down. While everybody must choose to forgive on his or her own timeline, it’s crucial that we all establish a healthy relationship with the concept of forgiveness. These 5 tips will allow you to feel more comfortable and confident about your ability to forgive. Tip #1: Reframe Your Definition of Forgiveness Many people are under the wrong impression about what forgiveness entails. So that you’re clear, forgiveness is not: Saying you condone that person’s behavior Undermining the effect that action/behavior had on you Pretending nothing happened Continuing to include the person in your life – at all or to the same extent as before For anybody except yourself Forgiveness is: Allowing yourself the energy to focus on other things Not dwelling on the past incident Recognizing the hurt and moving forward Realizing you deserve happiness instead of harboring resentment Acknowledging the wrongdoings and growing from them Something you do for yourself because you deserve peace Tip #2: Seek to Understand the Other Person’s Viewpoint When somebody wrongs you, it can feel especially hurtful because that’s never something you would do to them. So, in order to truly forgive somebody, you need to take into consideration their situation. When you know their background, you might gather more information about why they acted the way they did. For example, maybe you’re harboring resentment towards your parents. It’s vital that you reflect on their past and upbringing. Consider that they are a product of their environment, just like you are a product of yours. This doesn’t excuse their actions, but it allows you to be more empathetic and understanding. Tip #3: Write a Letter That You Won’t Send You are entitled to feel every emotion in the book—sadness, anger, fury, disappointment, etc. But instead of letting these feelings fester, it’s helpful to express them. Writing a letter to the person who wronged you is a great way to get all of your negative emotions out of your head. When you write your letter, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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