Want me to let you in on a little secret? SECRETS SUCK.
I believe it is best to be an open book and genuinely honest with people than trying to keep certain details of life on the D.L. Truthfully, this is something I need to work on as well. Once you say something whether it's a heavy boulder on your chest or a pebble on your toe, you will feel relieved.
Scientifically, the feeling of being trusted releases oxytocin, which is a chemical that helps relieve stress. AKA makes you feel relieved :)
http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2012/08/10-unusual-ways-to-release-oxytocin-into-your-life/
^^ This is a blog I found to be interesting.. As you can see it's "10 unusual ways to release oxytocin". If you have the time I suggest giving it a quick skim. Skip the top part and scroll straight down to the 10 unusual ways. That is the interesting part.
I realize that not everything should be publized to your peers. Some details are personal. But in all honesty, if something is bothering you deeply the best thing you can do is talk to someone who you trust about the issue. Someone you know who has insightful advice and wont use the information to hurt you, rather to help you. Creating that bond of trust with someone will make the both of you feel 982374938249028 times better.
Ok so maybe that was an exaggeration. But we have all opened up a little bit to someone and I guaraentee you both people felt better...
Because it is a compliment when someone trusts you. Hence, why oxytocin would be released and make you feel better. Relieved.
It goes both ways though, as soon as you open up to the trusted person, that person will trust you. Because you are being humble to them and sincere. Why shouldn't they be to you? Unless of course they are a bitch in some way. And of course, I have no tolerance for bitches. But that will be a topic for another day :)
&&I will be honest, I haven't had the easiest life. Talking to people has helped me. But I know my life isn't the hardest out there. I for sure haven't been the easiest child for my parents to raise.. The best friend to all my friends. The best employee to my jobs. The best student in school. I will be the first to admit to those things. And I am sorry, I am working on some of those things. Never be too hard on yourself though. No one is perfect. No one is intended to be perfect. Cut yourself enough slack for some room for improvement.
**No matter what is going on, always believe in yourself. You are capable of much more than what you give yourself credit for. No one knows yourself better than you and God of course. You know your strengths and weaknesses. Use them to benefit yourself and others around you. Not to hurt yourself and others. Insecurities are enemy. You're better than that. Whether you believe it or not, I will always believe that about you. Anyone.
I like to help people. I'm still working on trying to find a major that would suit me, and I'm pretty sure it will be in the area of helping people because I am a compassionate person.
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