“When we stop running after the wrong things in life, we give good things a chance to catch us.” Instead of doing more ‘good things’ to change our lives, sometimes it is enough to just eliminate the ‘bad things’ we are already doing.
As Maria Anderson once said, “No one can go back and change the beginning, but anyone can start today to create a new ending.” There is nothing closer to the truth…
Before you begin this process of transformation, think about stopping doing things that are holding you back. Here is a shortlist of what you should not do from today…
Don’t blame others
Don’t live your life with hatred in your heart. In the end, you will hurt yourself more than the people you hate. Forgiveness doesn’t just mean saying, “What you did is ok.”
Forgiveness means, “I will not allow what you have done to disturb my happiness forever.”
In forgiveness lies the answer state let go, find peace, free yourself!
And remember, forgiveness is not just for other people, it is for you too. You need to forgive yourself, keep going and try better the second time around.
Don’t be burdened with old mistakes
We may love the wrong person and cry over bad things, but no matter how bad we go, one thing is for sure, mistakes help us find the right person and the right things for us.
We all make mistakes, we have our struggles, and we regret some things from the past. But you are not your fault, you are not your struggle, you are here and NOW and you have the power to shape your day and your future. Everything, even the smallest ones, that has happened to you in the past, has prepared you for the moment yet to come.
Let that moment be now!
Don’t spend time with the wrong people
Life is too short to spend it with someone who sucks the happiness out of you. If someone wants you in their life, they will make room for you.
You don’t have to fight for that space. Never insist on someone who constantly overlooks your value.
And remember, your friends are not the ones who are with you only when you are at your best, but the ones who are with you when you are at your hardest.
Don’t be something you aren’t
One of the biggest challenges in life is being your own in a world that tries to make you like everyone else. There will always be someone prettier, smarter, or younger, but they will never be YOU.
Don’t change to make people love you.
Be your own and real people will love you.
Don’t be ungrateful
No matter how much or how little you have, wake up every day with gratitude. Somewhere out there, someone is desperately fighting for what we take for granted.
Instead of thinking about what you are missing, try to remember everything you have and what others are missing.
Things come to us in life that we deserve and that will teach us certain lessons.
If you constantly think you deserve better and more, then you will never learn what it takes to grow.
And of course, if you’re struggling with any of these points, know you’re not alone.
Many of us are here with you, working hard to feel better, think more clearly, and live a life full of meaningful lungs.
Mischievous Words by Marta 
This is a good post. You should always remember your worth and if people want you in their life they would make more of an effort. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren x
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This post is beautiful and realistic. Thanks so much for sharing x
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This is such an important topic thank you for addressing this. Excellent post!
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I am a big believer in reciprocity; and if there is only a one-sided relationship happening it’s better to walk away. It’s okay if sometimes people can’t match your input; that’s totally normal and part of life (stuff happens and even we can’t always be everything we once were to someone when other things take priority); but I think you know when you’re just an option rather than an important part of someone’s life.
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Love this post.
A lot of wisdom and power packed into few words.
Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts!
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