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A simple shift for a better life 💡
Hey Reader, Here's a truth most of us ignore for way too long: You deserve to be treated with respect and kindness by yourself and others. The good news is, you lead the way. You show others how to treat you by choosing how you treat yourself and setting clear boundaries. You can decide to stand up for yourself, quickly move on after failure, and celebrate your successes with grace and joy instead of belittling your efforts. 🥳 Most people will make you feel bad for being proud of yourself and standing up for your rights, but that’s usually just because they don’t know any better. It’s not because they’re right. You’re allowed to be proud of yourself and celebrate your wins. You’re also allowed to change your path or goals without apologizing. And most importantly, you’re allowed to have high standards without feeling bad about them. You have one life and all the rights to design it so you feel good about yourself. When you fail, remind yourself that you didn’t make mistakes on purpose — you made the best possible decision with the resources and information you had available, and you deserve kindness and support despite your mistakes. Start treating yourself like you treat the people you like and respect. 🥰 You might also like these 👇
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The Personal Growth Letter
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