Are you the type of person that constantly sees the good in people? Are you the person that people always take advance of? Are you the person that constantly will allow themselves be hurt because you see potential in others? If yes, please continue reading.
Do you feel like you like you have more to offer to this world but you feel like you're constantly trying to please people and live up to their expectations, that you forget to think about yourself? If you so, you need to let go of this mentality. You're stopping yourself from unlocking your own potential and growth.
I know this has been said a million times and its easier said then done but you shouldn't care about what other people think of you; you should only care about you think of yourself. That is your priority. YOU. Stop relying on what others think of you for fulfilment, you will never truly be happy or accept yourself by doing this. You need to focus on yourself first and everything else will follow.
I've always been the type of person to value all my friendships wholeheartedly, no matter if they were good or bad for me and constantly overthought about what other people thought of me, but I realised that I rarely stepped back and thought, "What do I think of myself?". This question is extremely important to ask yourself if you want to become more self-aware and grow as an individual. I've learnt that there is no point to constantly striving for acceptance by people who don't value you. You need to value yourself first. Accept yourself and understand yourself first. The people who are meant to be in your life will be; you don't need to chase them or force them to be in your life, and sacrifice your own potential because you see potential in them.
Stop putting your energy into people who don't reciprocate the same energy. It's exhausting and it takes that energy away from things that are more important, like your own self development. In order to grow, you need to prioritise which people and causes are actually worth fighting for, because at the end of the day, its just YOU. So, just be authentically yourself and stop holding onto people that aren't meant to be, whether it be friendships, relationships or even a job. They're stopping you from growing. Let go of these people who you find yourself being exhausted around. You don't need to prove yourself to anyone. The way you are, is the way you are, and if people don't accept that, that's okay.
Not everyone that walks into your life is meant to stay; some come into your life to teach you a lesson, some will hurt you and make you realise what you actually want in your life and the lucky few will have the blessing to see you grow; its about quality over quantity.
Just remember, in order to unlock your potential, you need to learn to let go of people and experiences that stop you from being YOU. Yes, it's going to be hard, but in the long run, you'll be more happier, knowing that you are able to truly be yourself and have people in your life that actually value you, your time, your energy and want to grow with you.
You only truly have control over your own potential and not others. Stop sacrificing your own growth and happiness for them.
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