Ways to stop playing the victim: Therapist shares tips

From letting go of grudges to taking charge of our lives, here are a few ways to stop playing the victim. ...read more

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Often, we may feel that we are being victimised in a situation. When we keep complaining about it, we come off as the victim in every situation. However, learning to let go and embracing life as it happens is a healthy way to look towards life. "When you're victimizing yourself, it means that you're operating from a place of powerlessness. Your trauma doesn't have to define who you are as a person. To start moving away from playing victim, think about something valuable that you've learned from your experiences," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre.(Unsplash)

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Learning to let go of grudges helps us to become more free from hatred and embrace the good things in life. (Unsplash)

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We are responsible for the things that are within our control in life. It is time that we stop making excuses for them. (Unsplash)

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Comparing ourselves with others is an unhealthy habit. We need to stop doing that and ensure that we love and care for ourselves. (Unsplash)

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The more sorry we feel about ourselves, the more stuck we will be in a situation. It is time to stop feeling sorry and work on us to become better versions. (Unsplash)

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Instead of placing blame on others, we should take charge of our own life and make a good future for ourselves. (Unsplash)