“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 start anew at the end of a shit day.”
More from Martine Thompson
“Stop giving apologies you don’t owe. Rightfully take up space. Know you have something of…”
“I, as do you, deserve a seat at the table, flaws and all.”
“We don’t have to morph into something disingenuous for the sake of appeasing others.”
“No one’s comfort is more important than my peace of mind and well-being, and I need to…”