For a long time, I didn’t know how to deal with criticism without taking it personally. Even the smallest comment would send me into a spiral of overthinking. Even when someone meant well, I would spiral.I’d overthink every word, replay the moment in my head, and feel like I wasn’t good enough. 💭 “Are they […]
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For a long time, I struggled to express myself clearly.I didn’t know how to speak up, especially when things felt uncomfortable. But learning how I found my voice changed everything. I thought staying quiet was safer than creating conflict.So I held my tongue, smiled through discomfort, and convinced myself it wasn’t worth the trouble. 💭
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For years, I didn’t know how to stay true to my values while connecting with others.I thought that in order to be accepted, I had to fit in—even if that meant hiding parts of myself. 💭 “What if they don’t like the real me?”💭 “Maybe I should just go along with what they want.”💭 “If
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For years, I feared being alone. I thought that if I didn’t have constant company, something was wrong with me. But I’ve since realized that solitude was the space I needed most. Because deep down, I wasn’t just avoiding quiet—I was avoiding finding real friends who truly aligned with who I was becoming. Why I
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I used to think I had to hold onto every friendship—until I learned that choosing aligned, positive people and real friendships changed everything. Why I Had to Let Go of Draining Friendships For a long time, I stayed in friendships that no longer felt supportive.💭 “I’ve known them for years.”💭 “What if I don’t find
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Why I Struggled to Love Myself Without Validation For a long time, my self-worth depended on what other people thought of me. I didn’t know how to love myself without validation from others. 💭 “Do they like me?”💭 “Am I doing enough to prove my worth?”💭 “If people approve of me, then I must be
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Why I Needed to Strengthen My Relationships the Right Way I used to believe that to strengthen my relationships, I had to constantly give more, say yes to everything, and put others first.But over time, that belief left me exhausted and disconnected from myself. 💭 “If I don’t say yes, they’ll feel unloved.”💭 “If I
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Why It Was So Hard to Set Boundaries Without Guilt I used to feel guilty every time I tried to set boundaries. Whether I was overwhelmed, exhausted, or already stretched too thin, saying no felt impossible. 💭 “If I say no, they’ll think I don’t care.”💭 “I don’t want to disappoint anyone.”💭 “Maybe I should
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After experiencing burnout, I realized I needed to include more rest in my daily routine.I was constantly pushing, doing, and hustling—with no space to recharge. My schedule was full, but my spirit was running on empty. 💡 I didn’t just need a new planner—I needed a new pace. Why I Needed to Include More Rest
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For a long time, I thought work-life balance was a myth. I believed that in order to be successful, I had to give everything to work—and whatever was left over, I could maybe use for myself. Why I Struggled with Work-Life Balance I used to feel like I was constantly running on empty. My days
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