Open Mindedness

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You may be wondering “what does being open minded have to do with stress?”… well, when you’re in the middle of a stressful situation and a solution has to be found (and/or decided upon), there will be choices to consider. If you only bring to mind what you already know and don’t go looking for other options, then it’s a bit like a racehorse with its blinkers on.

Many new opportunities are apparent to the person with an open mind.

Being open minded accompanies with curiosity, and that fosters chances to learn and experience new things.

Having an open mind and a readiness to listen to other people’s thoughts not only strengthens relationships, it also earns you greater respect.

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