5 Things You Should Never Let Control Your Life

BY SAAD AHSAN 14-04-2025 Fact-Checked: Zaid ul Hassan

Your past mistakes

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Other people’s opinions

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Fear of change

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Temporary emotions

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Society’s expectations

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Thanks For watching

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