This is one thing that I think in my head when ever I am struggling.

My perception of what others think about me, will be my undoing.

When I was younger this killed me, I wanted everyone to like me, so I made myself a different person around different people.

Now, I don’t care who likes me and who doesn’t because I realized that I am enough and I don’t have to pretend with anyone.

If they don’t like you, or what you create for what it is and what you like to do, then that is on them, you don’t have to change to accommodate anyone.

This isn’t an easy thing to do though, because as humans we all want to please everyone, and sometimes confrontation is very hard. There are times though when it is necessary.

I also cut a big chunk of people out of my life where I was getting nothing from the relationship. This isn’t easy either, because you invest so much in to people who are your friends or family, but I realized with a lot of them when we parted company, I felt guilty about something or I would realize they never once asked about me, or what I was doing.

I had one friend who very underhandedly put me down and I never realized how much until I distanced myself from her, no one needs that in their life.

So this is a lot, thanks for reading. I am glad you are here, and I appreciate the likes. Check out some more of my writing while you are here.

Daily writing prompt

What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?

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