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  An Asshat's Guide to Not Being a Jerk: A Comedic Look at Negative Energy What Is an Asshat, Anyway? Before we get to the good stuff, let's define our term. An asshat is more than just a person who's a jerk; they're in a league of their own. Picture this: a person whose default setting is "mildly infuriating," with a side of "doesn't get it." They are the human equivalent of a paper jam—just when you think things are running smoothly, they gum up the works for no apparent reason. Top 5 Reasons Not to Be an Asshat You're an Energy Vampire. When you walk into a room, the collective mood deflates like a sad balloon. People don't want to be around someone who makes them feel drained, annoyed, or just plain tired. Life is tough enough without someone actively making it worse. No One Cares About Your "Brilliance." An asshat's greatest weakness is often the delusion that everyone is hanging on their every word. They'll inter...

  Rooting Out What Doesn't Serve You: Weeding Your Inner Garden for Growth We've talked about prepping our inner garden, laying down rich soil and soaking in the optimistic sun. Now comes a crucial step: weeding . Just as unwanted plants can choke out the beautiful flowers and vegetables in a physical garden, negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, and draining influences can stifle our inner growth. Identifying Your Inner "Weeds" What are these "weeds" in our inner garden? They can show up in many forms: Negative Self-Talk: That nagging voice that says "you're not good enough" or "you can't do that." Limiting Beliefs: Ideas we've picked up over time that restrict our potential, like "success is only for others" or "I'll never change." Draining Habits: Procrastination, excessive worry, or constant comparison to others. Energetic Clutter: Old resentments, unresolved emotions, or even physical clutter in...