They don\u2019t seem to any more talented or intelligent than you. What\u2019s the difference? Why do they manage life more easily and effectively than you do?<\/p>\n\n\n
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Emotionally healthy people do things that others do not:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Create healthy boundaries.<\/strong> Successful relationships require healthy boundaries. When boundaries are undefined or unhealthy, the relationship will eventually have a negative impact on your life. Consider where you\u2019re vulnerable and create boundaries to protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Delay gratification.<\/strong> Whether you want to finish school, lose 20 pounds, or get your work done before 5:00pm, it\u2019s necessary to delay gratification. For example, eating a cupcake now is more gratifying in the moment than declining. But in the long run, forgoing cupcakes will help you meet your goal of losing weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Emotionally healthy people can be by themselves.<\/strong> \u201cBy yourself\u201d doesn\u2019t mean sitting on the couch with a pizza and Netflix. You\u2019re not alone. You actually have two companions with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n They are able to adapt to change.<\/strong> Do you go with the flow or does any change throw you for a loop? Emotionally healthy people are able to roll with the punches and maintain a positive attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Deal with discomfort effectively.<\/strong> Those that can\u2019t deal with emotional discomfort lead chaotic lives. It\u2019s only when the discomfort of not taking action becomes so great that they\u2019re finally able to do something. By then, it\u2019s too late. When you can take a deep breath and take effective action in the face of emotional discomfort, life is a snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Love others.<\/strong> Only emotionally healthy people can truly love others in a positive way. To care, trust, and attach to another person honestly requires good mental health.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Take care of themselves physically.<\/strong> Do you only eat when you\u2019re hungry? Do you make healthy food choices? Are you able to get yourself to exercise even if you don\u2019t feel like it? Do you go to the doctor and dentist regularly? If your emotional health is up to par, you can do these things consistently. Emotionally healthy people are reliable.<\/strong> Can people count on you to keep your word? Fulfilling your promises and obligations is one sign of emotional health. Act proactively.<\/strong> Are you able to look ahead and see the potential sticking points and then avoid them? Or do you wait until the wheels are coming off before you take action? Living well isn\u2019t just about skillfully dealing with challenges. Ideally, it\u2019s about intelligently avoiding them when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n **Emotionally healthy people can also manage their emotions. I have a FREE GIFT of 14 Ways to Manage Your Emotions for you<\/a>. These practices have been extremely helpful in my life. Over the past few years I have been tested a few times, but I always remember my GO TO calming methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Emotionally healthy people do things that unhealthy people do not.<\/em><\/strong> The ability to control impulses and deal with emotional discomfort effectively are two of the most important components of emotional health. Do you need to make a change?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Work to create habits that support these areas.<\/em><\/strong> While it\u2019s possible to make these changes by yourself, getting professional help<\/a> can be even more effective. Acquire these traits of the emotionally healthy and you\u2019ll find that you\u2019re living a life that you enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope you enjoyed this blog post. If you did, please let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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