Altruism raises your mood because it raises your self-esteem, which increases happiness. Plus, giving to others gets you outside of yourself and distracts you from your problems.

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"No amount of anxiety can change the future. No amount of regret can change the past."

- Karen Salmansohn

Awareness

"Parenting is a dance between making memories and letting go, a delicate balance of holding on and encouraging your child to soar to new heights."

- Karen Salmansohn

Balance

"Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people."

- Karen Salmansohn

Compassion

"What is coming is better than what is gone. Let this belief aim you in the direction you need to go."

- Karen Salmansohn

Hope

"The truth is were all a little bit broken. We must learn to love the broken pieces of ourselvesbe gentle and empathetic with ourselves, and others."

- Karen Salmansohn

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"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."

- Nathaniel Branden

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"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."

- Les Brown

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"You are your best thing."

- Toni Morrison

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"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."

- Nobito

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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