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Let’s talk about talking shit—we’ve all done it, but have you ever wondered why? 🤔
There are many reasons why we might find ourselves talking negatively about others, including:
💚 Jealousy: Feeling envious of someone’s accomplishments or qualities and using negativity as a way to lift ourselves up.
💔 Insecurity: Criticizing others as a way to mask our own feelings of inferiority.
🏆 Competition: In competitive spaces, it’s easy to try and discredit others to make ourselves look better.
💬 Gossip: Sometimes, it’s just entertaining to talk about others, but it can easily slip into negativity.
🤷♀️ Miscommunication: Negative talk often stems from misunderstandings, creating false assumptions and judgments.
🚫 Bias/Prejudice: Sometimes, deep-seated biases or prejudices (like racism or sexism) drive negative conversation.
But here’s the deal—negative talk can hurt. It can damage relationships and ourselves. It's a cycle, but there's a way out, I promise. ✨
So if you find yourself addicted to drama or talking shit about someone, ask yourself—or the person you’re talking about—this question:
"Why do I feel the need to talk shit about XYZ?"
Get honest as fuck, because chances are, your negativity is reflecting something inside of you that needs mending. You’re probably self-projecting your own insecurities onto others. 💥
Want to get to work on this and break free from negativity? I've got options for you to dive deep and make real change.
DM me on Instagram @jacquelynncotten.
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