“You’ve got to give yourself permission to not have the answers, to survive things going amiss, to exert less energy into bullshit, and trust you’ll be okay. This doesn’t mean become stagnant or coast in mediocrity, but find solace in relinquishing the idea of control. Simply do your best, and vow to…”Tagged: Inspirational, Be yourself, Self-Acceptance, Social Anxiety, Control Freak
“Stop giving apologies you don’t owe. Rightfully take up space. Know you have something of value to add to the conversation. Know when to shush and just listen. Rustle feathers. Do more things that make you nervous. Do that thing people in your life won’t get but ultimately makes you feel fulfilled.…”Tagged: Identity, Be yourself, Self-Acceptance, Free Spirit, Social Anxiety
“We don’t have to morph into something disingenuous for the sake of appeasing others.”Tagged: Be yourself, Pleasing Others, The Cool Girl, Social Anxiety, Living
“No one’s comfort is more important than my peace of mind and well-being, and I need to stop feeling guilty about that.”Tagged: The Cool Girl, Pleasing Others, Social Anxiety, Peace Of Mind, Self-Worth
“Perhaps the most exhausting part of the charade was time spent watching myself through the lens of others; contorting myself into something more palatable for the next person; shouldering guilt and expectations that weren’t mine to bear.”Tagged: Overthinker, Social Anxiety, Reputation, Pleasing Others, Living