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#WW:🤭 Saying no at work when you’re a people pleaser.

#WW:🤭 Saying no at work when you’re a people pleaser.

One of the key tenets of the Buddha’s eightfold path is ‘right speech’ . Sometimes, we may mistake practising ‘right speech’ as trying to never ‘say no’. How can we improve the way we say no at work so that we protect our space? In addition, how what is a quick way to understand right speech? Here are two helpful materials for us to practice wise speech at the workplace. 

1. 7 tips for saying no at work without destroying relationships
2. 4 types of speech to avoid

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Types of burnout you should be aware of
#WW:😪Types of burnout you should be aware of 

#WW:😪Types of burnout you should be aware of 

Burnout can happen anytime and anywhere. When it happens, the whole world feels shakey and dark. How can we identify if we are falling into such states? Is leaving a career/ relationship that is causing us great stress a bad thing? Here are two resources that might benefit you.  

1. There are different types of burnout, do you identify with any of these?
2. Maybe it is time to leave.

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Questions to ask yourself about a potential partner
#WW: 🤭 Questions to ask before you ‘chope’ a potential partner for life.

#WW: 🤭 Questions to ask before you ‘chope’ a potential partner for life.

Is she/he the 'right one' for me? This valentine's day, we may be going on dates or even planning to propose. Asking deeper questions about the person who might be our life partner is crucial to reach long term stability in life and on the path. We also cover a story about leaving which can range from leaving home or a relationship.

1. 10 Questions to ask yourself before you 'chope' your life partner.
2. Sometimes you need to leave.

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‘I am going to kill you!’ Using Dhamma to deal with her son’s murder.
#WW: 🤬 ‘I am going to kill you!’ Using Dhamma to deal with her son’s murder.

#WW: 🤬 ‘I am going to kill you!’ Using Dhamma to deal with her son’s murder.

When you lose your loved one to murder, how can you apply the Dhamma? Such tragic events are often opportunities for us to deeply reflect and learn. In addition, what perspectives should we take towards 'cheering up' somebody? Here are two stories for your reflection

1. ‘I am going to kill you!’ A mother uses the Dhamma to overcome her son’s murder. 
2. Don’t tell me to look on the bright side.

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