Ask yourself and become more aware—are you . . .

• Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance?
• Looking for, dwelling on, and obsessing over the negative?
• Being grumpy, negative, and infecting others with your bad attitude or victim mentality?


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