Something inspirational:

“How would your life be different if…You stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day…You look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey.”

STEVE MARABOLI, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

Of course, when we make assumptions about people, we're essentially putting a label on them without knowing the full story. This can lead to misconceptions, misunderstandings, and even hurtful behaviour. Negative judgments can create a sense of separation and division, making it difficult to build meaningful connections with others. By assuming the worst in others, by labelling them for whatever reasons we are labelling them, without hearing their story, or understanding their story from their point of view, we're essentially rejecting them as individuals.

Instead, when choose to look for the good, we're actively seeking to understand and appreciate others' unique qualities, strengths and experiences. This shift in perspective can have a profound impact on our relationships and our own well-being.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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