I’ve learned some of these the easy way, some the hard way, and some only after repeating the same mistake more than once. 😭 Here are 10 lessons I’m keeping with me.
I used to feel like I had to react whenever something upset me. If someone annoyed me, hurt me or misunderstood me, I immediately wanted to say something. I’m learning that I don’t have to react to everything. Sometimes taking a moment before respond...
The Power of Now
This one took me a while to understand. You can care about someone and still know that something isn’t good for you. I’ve learned that choosing yourself doesn’t always mean you stopped caring. Sometimes it means you finally started caring about yours...
Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide
I used to think I always had to explain myself. I’m slowly learning that I don’t need everyone to understand me. Sometimes I can say what I need to say and leave it there.
The Courage to be Disliked
I’ve learned to pay more attention to actions than promises. Someone can say all the right things, but consistency usually tells you much more.
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I used to spend so much time trying to understand people who were giving me mixed signals. Sometimes the confusion itself tells you enough. I don’t want to spend all my energy trying to decode someone anymore.
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
I’ve realized that being alone and being lonely aren’t the same thing. I’m learning to enjoy my own company instead of feeling like I always need someone around.
The Comfort Book: 9780143136668: Haig, Matt
I’m allowed to feel angry, hurt or frustrated. But I’m learning that feeling something strongly doesn’t mean I have to act immediately. Sometimes I just need to calm down first.
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Sometimes you don’t get the apology or explanation you wanted. I’ve learned that waiting for someone else to give me closure can keep me stuck. Sometimes you just have to accept what happened and move forward.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go & Be You
I’m becoming more comfortable with saying no, creating distance and choosing what feels healthy for me. Protecting my peace doesn’t mean I don’t care about people.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
I definitely don’t have everything figured out. I still overthink and make mistakes. But I’m becoming more aware of myself, and I think that’s progress. Growing doesn’t mean becoming perfect. Sometimes it just means doing a little better than you did...
The Alchemist
I’ve realized that sometimes I need to get my thoughts out of my head before I can actually understand them. Writing things down has a way of making everything feel a little less overwhelming.
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Taking care of myself isn’t something I should only do when I’m having a bad day. I’m learning that I deserve that same care even when everything is going well.
Self-care for health and well-being
Sometimes I don’t need to figure everything out immediately. A walk, some music, and a little time alone can do more for my head than sitting around overthinking everything.
One small step The mental health benefits of walking outside
Music has always been one of those things that lets me feel something without having to explain it. Sometimes one song can say what I couldn’t.
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I’ve learned that everything feels ten times more dramatic when I’m exhausted. Sometimes the best thing I can do is stop trying to solve everything and just sleep. 😭