Do What is Best for YOU!
Putting your needs first is crucial for a happy life. It can be very difficult, especially when what you want is hard on the people you love. However, if you just do what other people want you to do or think you should do, you will never be fulfilled or happy. You must stay true to yourself and do the things that your heart desires. The purpose of your existence is for you to find happiness.
You are the only person that knows what is best for you, and sometimes it isn’t even clear to you. No one has the ability to tell you what you should be doing. There are no deadlines in life. Just because society has created guidelines for what you “should” have completed by a certain age, doesn’t mean these things are right for everyone’s timeline. Forget about society’s unreasonable expectations, do what you need to do for yourself whenever it feels right. Not even your family or friends necessarily know what you need in your life. They likely have good intentions when suggesting paths to you, but they still can’t possibly know what the next step in your life should be. This is definitely not easy, especially if they cannot understand why you decide to do a certain thing rather than doing whatever they suggested. If they cannot accept what you choose to do, they may not be worthy of having a relationship with. The best way to get them to see eye-to-eye with you is for you to do your thing and show them that you were right. Follow what your heart desires.
People pleasing is the biggest joy killer in life. You are not on this earth to make the people around you happy. You have to put yourself first, so long as it isn’t harming anyone else. You can only control your own life, no one else’s. That being said, you must act on this every day. You must do what you can to build the most ideal world for yourself. Every decision you make forms your life. Don’t let this intimidate you, let it excite you. It is in your power to create your reality. This gives you complete freedom to do what you want, what’s best for you. By honoring this ability, you will be capable of providing yourself with the most optimal life. You deserve to do what you want. You deserve to be happy and you’re the only one that has the power to make yourself feel that way.
Look deep into your soul and find what is best for you. What is it that you truly want for yourself? What would make you feel most accomplished, happiest, fullest? Now work your ass off for it. Don’t settle for anything less than what you are worth. Don’t undermine yourself. Hold yourself accountable for becoming the best possible version of you, no matter what it takes.
No one who truly loves you will get mad that you are pursuing happiness. Surrounding yourself with people who honestly support you and are excited about your successes is so important. If you have outgrown your crowd, find a new one. As you become your true self, you will begin to draw like-minded people into your life. Having people that understand you and are on the same wavelength as you impacts your life in a beautiful way. To be in a group of people that don’t make you feel like an outcast is empowering. Having people to share ideas with and create things with is huge for personal progression. Form an environment that allows you to grow, your surroundings influence you every day. Let them motivate you so you can reach your goals. You deserve to be happy and to love what you do everyday, but only you can make that your reality. Acknowledge your worth and take the necessary steps to achieve greater things. It won’t be easy, it may even seem unreasonable, but if it’s what you really want it will be so worth the effort. If it’s what you really want, you will make it happen.
