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2021-12-13 08:02:50 behaviour (noun)

ADJECTIVES
 exemplary, good 
He had his jail term cut for good behaviour. 
acceptable | antisocial, bad, unacceptable, undesirable | deviant, problem 
Teachers can't always respond effectively to problem behaviour. 
normal, strange, aggressive, criminal, disruptive, violent, social
Aggressive behavior may be caused by emotional disorders.

VERB + BEHAVIOUR 
control, influence 
Parents can influence the behaviour of their children. 
alter, change, modify | display, exhibit, show 
Animals in zoos often display disturbed behaviour.

BEHAVIOUR + NOUN 
pattern
People can show different behavior patterns in different circumstances.

PREP. ~ towards 
His behaviour towards his parents was very exemplary.

PHRASES 
behaviour and attitudes
be on your best behaviour (= to behave very well in order to impress sb), 
a code of behaviour, a pattern of behaviour
Standards of behaviour a new study looking at...
The behaviour and attitudes of young men

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2021-12-12 08:34:41 Perfect day for doing nothing
Enjoy your weekend

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2021-12-11 08:12:07 10. Being your own worst critic.

We believe we must set high expectations and be hard on ourselves when we fall short. After all, self-criticism is necessary to identify your flaws and perfect your craft. There is some truth to the importance of being self-aware of areas that you need to work on. A bloated ego will get you nowhere fast. But constantly beating yourself up or putting yourself down isn’t helpful either.

THINK ABOUT EVERY SINGLE BAD HABIT ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THEM, MAKE AN EFFORT TO GET RID OF IT AND ENJOY HAPPIER LIFE

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2021-12-11 08:03:00 9. Letting procrastination wither your ambition.

We all, from time to time, put off the task we dread or invent excuses to explain why we haven’t done something we ageed to do. But habitual procrastination does real damage to your long-term happiness. By procrastinating, you are losing precious time and energy that you could be using to pursue your goals and dreams.
When you look back, will you feel frustrated and annoyed at how you spent your time? Was there value and purpose to your days? Or did you let important opportunities slip through your fingers? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Begin today.

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2021-12-11 08:00:03 8. Surrounding yourself with toxic people.

Bad relationships with toxic people steal your happiness. Negative people suck the joy from life. If you’re not careful, their pessimistic mentality will seep into your mindset. The sad reality is, toxic people don’t care about you and never will, no matter how hard you try to impress them.
You need to be wary of those who constantly negate your opinions, who only turn up when they need something or who don’t respect your boundaries or wishes. These are the types of people who don’t know how to have a healthy relationship with others.
Don’t let bad relationships continue to hurt you or bring you down. Be assertive and confident in who you are. You deserve to be around people who treat you with respect and kindness.

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2021-12-11 07:54:00 7. Fixating on your possessions.

That awesome new car you are coveting will never love you back. That great new couch or expensive watch won’t bring you a sense of belonging or fulfillment. It will add to stress and anxiety if your budget is tight or you are already struggling to pay off credit cards.
When you concentrate your life around money and material things, you lose sight of what truly makes you happy.
People.
Experiences.
Pursuing your dreams and desires.
Love and joy.
Money helps us take care of ourselves and others, but when we focus entirely on wealth or amassing riches, we forget the importance of what’s in our heart and soul, the things that bring us comfort and cheer. Seek a balance in life, and recognize that wealth cannot buy happiness. That is something that must come from within.

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2021-12-11 07:47:32 6. Getting caught in the blame game.

Constantly blaming people for your problems or circumstances is a destructive habit that will hurt you and those around you. When we blame others, we relinquish accountability for our own feelings and actions. We shift responsibility to someone else because we don’t want it to be our fault. It’s a way of explaining to ourselves why something has gone wrong that we think will make us feel better.
We think by making someone else responsible, regret and remorse will be lifted from our shoulders. In reality, we are always liable for our own actions and good communication isn’t a one-way street. No one else can make us do something, and no one else can take responsibility for it.

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2021-12-11 07:21:40 5. Trying to control what you can't.

It is frustrating to spend a great deal of time and effort making plans, only to discover life has taken you on an entirely different path. “This isn’t how things are supposed to go,” you tell yourself. It seems so unfair, because you had it all worked out.
Control freaks take note: the best thing you can do for yourself is realize you aren’t always in the driver’s seat. You can spend all your time and energy trying to come up with the perfect way to plan and predict the world around you, but things aren’t always going to go your way. You have to learn to let go.
Too often our desire to control everything is rooted in anxiety and fear -- we believe the worst will happen if we aren’t behind the wheel. At a certain point you are just fighting the universe and making yourself extremely unhappy. Instead of trying to control every detail, allow life to unfold naturally. Feel the freedom that comes from loosening your desire to control.

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2021-12-10 21:53:48 Would you like to get to know about the other 6 negative habits? Open / Comment

2021-12-10 21:36:45 4. Focusing on the past or the future.

If your consciousness is dominated by the past or focused on the future, you’re likely to miss experiences and opportunities right in front of you. You must live in the present to be engaged with where you are and who you're with. Otherwise, without even realizing it, you are letting life pass you.
Dwelling on the past usually means unresolved issues are weighing you down. Focusing entirely on the future usually means that you have anxiety about what is to come and your ability to handle it. Research shows that those who stay focused on the present are happier and feel more connected to others. Practice mindfulness by focusing your consciousness on the present moment.

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