How to improve your self confidence
I don’t care what other people think of me; I enjoy my life with my own rules.
Whatever happened to how you feel? Did anyone ask you what you thought about the whole ordeal? Of course, not! We all are molded to believe there’s only one way to live, even though that’s a fallacy. Dealing with egos in a toxic environment contradicts our being.
You have to live life to the fullest and enjoy each day as they come. But you can’t do that if you keep worrying about what other people think. After all, happiness takes a lot of work and learning how to live your life takes practice and dedication.
People who I’ve been through a whole lot as much as people who frown, scream, and cry. They just found the courage through it and enjoy life to its fullest. This same principle can apply to you too. It would help if you didn’t care what other people think of you – at least not entirely because there has to be a balance.
Life is short, and you only live once. So learning to live life to the fullest is crucial in making the most of every day.
Your life, Your Rules
Think about it – what is normal anyway? What counts is how you feel and how you choose to live your life. If there’s something I’ve learned about life through reflecting over the past years of living, you need to set your own rules. This is why:
If it doesn’t feel right, stay away
Doing things even when they don’t feel right is torture. This changes your mood for the worse and affects everyone around you. There’s bound to be resistance when you go against the norms – so much that it can have a domino effect in your life. I’m not saying there won’t be things in life that you have to do that you don’t want to do, but you have to keep to the minimum. The truth is, you shouldn’t put yourself in situations where you’d regret the consequences of your actions. Do what feels good, do what feels right.
Slowly but surely, you’re bound to get there one choice at a time. The catch here is to follow your own rules. We all have different values; stay true to yours because that’s what makes you whole. However, once you start to bend to the expectations, practices, and beliefs, it will reshape you to something else – something you wish you weren’t.
Coming full circle
It is now more accessible to how following the “societal norm: can be detrimental to your mental health. It is hard to see the impact the pressure is having on you entirely. However, with time, you can reminisce on it and see things. Please don’t wait until it’s late. If nothing changes, nothing will…change. The power is in your hands; you can control it. There’s always a choice, and the option is yours to make. So, enjoy your life and live by your own rules.
