The 5 Causes of Anger and How to Find Forgiveness

Plus how to find the strength to leave a relationship. [View this email in your browser]( Welcome to your weekly mental health break. Keeping you updated on all things psychology, relationship & mental-health related. [The 5 Causes of Anger and How to Find Forgiveness]( Forgiveness has nothing to do with condoning the wrongs that were done to you. It means letting go of those old wounds so you can move on with your life. [6 Myths and 6 Truths About Perfectionism]( Many people mistakenly think perfectionism helps them achieve their goals and get better results. [Signs It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Your Boundaries]( These specific, spot-on signs suggest it’s time to work on our boundaries. [5 Creative Self-Care Practices to Try This Week]( These activities recharge and rejuvenate us, and connect us to others and ourselves. [Being More Successful with People]( These mind management systems train practitioners to eliminate perceptual error from interpersonal relationships. 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