“Breathe. It’s
okay. You’re going to be okay. Just breathe. Breathe, and remind yourself of
all the times in the past you felt this scared. All of the times you felt this
anxious and this overwhelmed. All of the times you felt this level of pain. And
remind yourself how each time, you made it through. Life has thrown so much at
you, and despite how difficult things have been, you’ve survived. Breathe and
trust that you can survive this too. Trust that this struggle is part of the
process. And trust that as long as you don’t give up and keep pushing forward,
no matter how hopeless things seem, you will make it.” - Daniell Koepke.
“Just because one
person rejects you doesn’t mean you need to reject yourself. Just because some
people choose to disregard your worth and treat you without kindness doesn’t
mean everyone will, and it certainly doesn’t mean you have to imitate their
behavior. The truth is that the way other people treat us isn’t about us—it’s
about them and their own struggles, insecurities, and limitations. You don’t
have to allow their judgement to become your truth.
You may not be able to control what other people say or how they act,
but you can always choose how you treat yourself. You can choose who you
surround yourself with, and who you let go of. And no matter what your
circumstances, you can choose to believe in yourself and your worth.
Because at the end of the day, trying to please everyone is exhausting
and impossible. No matter how you change or who you become, there will always
be someone who doesn’t approve. So instead of wasting your energy in a futile
attempt to become someone that other people want you to be, give yourself
permission to be exactly who you are. And know that who you are is exactly
enough.
The right people will find their way into your life. These are the
people who will love and accept you wholeheartedly and without conditions.
These are the people who matter. Let go of the rest.
- Daniell Koepke.
“It’s okay to say
no. You shouldn’t ever have to compromise who you are and what feels
comfortable in order to make someone else happy. If a person doesn’t respect
the boundaries you set, then they aren’t worth your time, effort, or
friendship. Your feelings matter, and if something doesn’t feel okay, you have
the right to voice it. I know that you want to make other people happy. I know
that you want to be accepted and well-received. But putting other people’s
feelings ahead of your own is not the way to do it. At the end of the day, you
have to do what is best for you. You have to make your happiness and wellbeing
a priority. Because you matter. And because you are deserving of a life that corresponds
with your authentic self.” - Daniell Koepke.
“The fact that you’re struggling doesn’t make you a burden.
It doesn’t make you unlovable or undesirable or undeserving of care. It doesn’t
make you too much or too sensitive or too needy. It makes you human. Everyone
struggles. Everyone has a difficult time coping, and at times, we all fall
apart. During these times, we aren’t always easy to be around — and that’s
okay. No one is easy to be around one hundred percent of the time. Yes, you may
sometimes be unpleasant or difficult. And yes, you may sometimes do or say
things that make the people around you feel helpless or sad. But those things
aren’t all of who you are and they certainly don’t discount your worth as a
human being. The truth is that you can be struggling and still be loved. You
can be difficult and still be cared for. You can be less than perfect, and
still be deserving of compassion and kindness.” - Daniell Koepke.
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