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10 Simple Signs That Things Are Starting To Look Up For You

You have something (however slight) to look forward to.

Thought Catalog
3 min readApr 24, 2023
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By Heidi Priebe

1. You’re reacting emotionally to the little things.

When we’re dealing with situations that are more than we can handle, our brains go into fight-or-flight mode — and we often feel numb as a result. Simply put, we feel pain when our brain decides that we can handle it. If you can go home and cry after a long day or a subtle rejection, you’re doing okay. Your emotions are functioning on a healthy, manageable level.

2. You have something (however slight) to look forward to.

Whether it’s a weekend trip or the completion of a major project, you have something that you’re excited about coming up. You’re designing your life in a way that propels you forward rather than pulling you backwards and the anticipation tastes sweet.

3. You’re attracting the kind of people you want to be around.

The energy we put out is the energy we get back. When you’re putting the best parts of yourself forward, you’re going to connect more naturally with people who share your interests and values…

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