If You Want To Be Happy And Live Long, Give Up These 6 Habits!

You’ve probably heard “Live long, and prosper”, the famous salute from Star Trek. Your life span may seem beyond your control, but identifying and giving up some common toxic habits can have psychological improvements, which can allow you to be happier, and live longer. Disclaimer: Before we begin, keep in mind, if you can relate to any of these habits, please do not take this feedback as an attack on your character. This video is meant to be a self-improvement guide for those of you who have been feeling a little stuck. Writer: Max Cabrera Script Editor: Caitlin McColl Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Manu (new animator) YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References Jacobson, S. J. (2015, September 10). Why we put the blame on others – and the real cost we pay. Harley Therapy™ Blog. Retrieved from www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/why-we-put-the-blame-on-others.htm Kartalova-O’Doherty, Y., & Tedstone Doherty, D. (2010). Recovering from recurrent mental health problems: giving up and fighting to get better. International journal of mental health nursing, 19(1), 3–15. doi.org/10.1111/j.1447-0349.2009.00636.x Munoz , J. (2021, December 30). 6 common habits that are actually toxic. YouTube. Retrieved from www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxicokOsXm4 Self-hatred and destructiveness. Mind. (n.d.). Retrieved from mind.se/en/information/related-conditions/self-hatred-destructiveness/ Spinhoven, P., Hemert, A. M. V., & Penninx, B. W. (2018, August 10). Repetitive negative thinking as a predictor of depression and anxiety: A longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Affective Disorders. Retrieved from www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165032718305032?casa_token=yWHAsUrxqTcAAAAA%3AVFFePyf1coMAXlRNSnkY0W-eFjkdMIol1w4Wi49Xxryslw_F6dQl08UI6PzsxzQG2-Ld1b8vEQ Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/Psych2Go

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