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Aug 2024
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469: Getting Realistic To Improve Your L...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Some might say that the secret to happiness is managing your expectations. If you are operating with unrealistic expectations and frameworks, you can expect to be constantly disappointed and upset. LIsten to today's show to learn how to become aware of your thinking and create frameworks that serve you and your happiness.  In this episode with Nneka Symister ... Show More
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