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Maybe Your Love Language Requires Generosity

Kris Bedenian
Feb 16, 2022

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Photo of pouring a coffee from a thermos with a water source in the background.
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“You have two hands. One to help yourself, the second to help others.”

– Audrey Hepburn

Doing stuff for others isn’t always effortless unless one of your love languages is genuinely acts of service.

We’ve all heard about helping ourselves before helping others, yet why does our energy often run low?

Our mindset plays a significant role in being generous. If our to-do list becomes overwhelming or we feel unappreciated by others, we can become stingy with our giving.

Revising our responsibilities and playing mind tricks with ourselves can help. For fun, I like to take on job titles in my mind like chef, barista, cleaning personnel or nurse, etc.

Cleaning the house isn’t my thing until it’s clean! What is that thing you must do for others, but it’s not your favorite act of kindness?

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Kris Bedenian
Kris Bedenian

Written by Kris Bedenian

I’m a writer who has journaled for 26 years. My battle with breast cancer has given me a new perspective on life. Writing is a way for me to give back.

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