Sometimes I read a piece that isn't about non-monogamy, but easily could be. "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself" is one of those posts. From the self-improvement and productivity blog Marc and Angel Hack Life, this post is about behaviors that may be holding you back from happiness. Here are three particularly good points:
Stop spending time with the wrong people. -- Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. You shouldn't have to fight for a spot. Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth. And remember, it's not the people that stand by your side when you’re at your best, but the ones who stand beside you when you're at your worst that are your true friends . . .
Stop trying to be someone you're not. -- One of the greatest challenges in life is being yourself in a world that’s trying to make you like everyone else. Someone will always be prettier, someone will always be smarter, someone will always be younger, but they will never be you. Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself and the right people will love the real you . . .
Stop rejecting new relationships just because old ones didn’t work. -- In life you'll realize that there is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some will test you, some will use you and some will teach you. But most importantly, some will bring out the best in you.
Read all 30 suggestions here. There's also a follow-up called "30 Things to Start Doing for Yourself."