05/01/2023
Thoughts to ponder
1. Even if you're so thirsty, don't drink from every cup that is presented to you.
Sometimes, poison is served sweetly.
And the more you make yourself available to people, the more chances they take you for granted. Don't make them realize your worth when you're gone. Make them realize it when you need to. Not to brag, not to be proud but because you really are worthy and you deserve to be treated as such.
2. Be emotionally ready for disagreements.
Maturity is freely expressing your opinions and beliefs, without the insecured feeling of being challenged or attacked. Don't take things personally. Remember, most of your stress comes from the way you respond, not the way life is.
Let people say what they have to say.
Whether to respond to each and everything is your choice.
3. Trust but don't trust too much.
It's great to see the good in people. However, make sure to set your boundaries to protect yourself. The more you seek approval from others, the less you give importance to yourself.
And if you find yourself in toxic relationships over and over again, then my apologies for saying this, but it’s your fault.
You teach people how to treat you.
4. Whatever you think is stopping you from living the life you want has absolutely no power over you. They are just temptations and excuses you put in your head. So the only thing that tries to stop you, is actually YOU.
5. People don't have to believe you, nor convince them to do so. Just believe in yourself and the rest will follow. To influence people, you have to inspire them. But allow them to realize it themselves. Not because you say it. But because they know so.
