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7 situations in life where staying silent is the smartest response, says psychology

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7 situations in life where staying silent is the smartest response, says psychology

We have all heard the proverb. “Silence is golden.” But how often do we actually accept it? More often than not, we feel the pressure to fill in the awkward silence, to raise our opinions and always give an answer. It seems that we have agreed to believe that it is a sign of trust … Read more

8 signs your independence is actually a trauma response, not a personality trait

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8 signs your independence is actually a trauma response, not a personality trait

I still remember the day that a friend suggested helping me I was hosting an event. My immediate response was polite. “No, I’ve got this” even though I was crushing millions. That evening later, I thought why I would give up real support so quickly. I often told myself that I was just “independent.” If … Read more