How many of you think the same thing as the above picture? I know I agree with it. I’m the kind of person who keeps their feelings about others inside, unless I am truly provoked. Or at least that’s how I used to be. The past year I have gone through a lot of things. I won’t name names, because I know they read this, but because of all the drama and hell they put me through, it has made me such a stronger person. Before, I let people walk all over me. I would keep my mouth shut and then I would cry about it when I was alone. But I learned that you can’t just let people say and do whatever they want to you. You have to take a stand. I reached my breaking point and did what I had to do for my family.
I never thought there was a point where you could just not give a damn of what others thought of you – but there is. I used to care too much. But who does that hurt? The person who has these opinions about you? No, it hurts you. You can’t let others opinions of you affect you. Everybody is entitled to their own opinion – whether good or bad. Hopefully they have a good opinion of you, but if they don’t? Oh well! You can’t please everybody, and you’ll wear yourself out trying to get everyone to like you. Believe me, there’s some people who aren’t worth the time or effort anyways.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
Courtney,
It took me 40 years to realize that I can’t please everyone. I used to sit quiet because I was so afraid to speak up. It hurt me a lot because it’s very painful to keep things inside. I cried so many times, but it only helped a little.
In the past few years I have learned to take a stand. I might not be given a chance to speak up immediately when someone is accusing me of something, but I am learning how to address the subject when I have processed the situation and can explain my thoughts rationally.
It’s a process though and I think everyone goes through this at some point.
I can relate to that. I have people in my life that showed true colors to me. I’m now 50 and have realized I can’t be silent when I need to speak up. I’m changing and it’s good. I’m my own cheerleader!! Keep saying positive things to yourself. You are worth it!!!!!