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Jan 2023
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229 - Friday Fix: 5 Signs You’re Giving ...

Verywell Mind
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Have you ever spent two hours dreading the fact you were going to see someone for an hour? If so, you just gave that person two extra hours of your life. Have you ever blamed someone for ruining your day or putting you in a bad mood? If so, you gave that person power over your emotions. There are many ways in which we give negative people too much of our tim ... Show More
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