Give yourself time and space to heal.
You cannot overcome trauma or injury with brute force.
Be gentle with yourself.
Be kind to yourself.
Take as long as you need.
Seek out whatever help you can find.
Lean into the healing process and be patient.
Everything else can wait.
You deserve to be healthy and whole.
You deserve to be well.
Your future self will thank you.
Your future relationships will thank you.
You are the only you there is, so take care of yourself.
There are many forms of fear.
Some fears are quite real, your body and mind’s way of telling you that something is wrong and that you are in imminent danger.
These fears arise to protect you and to keep you safe
As such, these experiences of fear should be respected and given attention.
Most of the time, however, the fear you experience has nothing to do with actual danger.
Most of your fears do not exist to protect you from harm, but to prevent you from taking risks.
These fears arise to challenge you.
These fears are your mind and body’s way of asking you if you are serious, if you really want to do something brave and become someone new, or if you want to back down and stay the same.
These are the fears that tell you that you are not good enough, that you do not deserve success, and that you are not worthy of your dreams and aspirations.
These fears exist to be overcome.
Trust your enthusiasm.
Follow it wherever it leads you.
Not all paths will be fruitful.
You will face many obstacles and run into many dead ends, but do not lose heart.
Adapt to these challenges, pivot, and keep moving.
Let your enthusiasm guide you.
Do not let fear, doubt, or insecurity dissuade you, slow you down, or redirect you.
These are the enemies of progress and happiness.
Pursue that which gives you energy and brings you joy, and you will find more of both.
There is no reason to make yourself unhappy simply so that someone else can feel more comfortable.
Without being cruel, insensitive, or mean-spirited, be yourself.
Do not grovel, crawl, or shy away from being who you are.
Be yourself unapologetically.
Others will adapt.
They may even thank you for it.
The world is full of people who are not you.
One more not you is not needed.
We need you to be yourself boldly and bravely.
Listen to your heart’s calling, follow it wherever it leads, and allow your life to be an expression of whatever truth you find along the way.
Live your life as yourself, even if it means going against the flow and disappointing others along the way.
The ones who matter will understand and the ones who do not understand do not matter.
Look for opportunities to take yourself less seriously.
Damn your insecurities, self doubt, and self image.
Let go, have fun, and be spontaneous.
Become a child again, even if just for a moment.
Rediscover your youth.
Rediscover your true self.
Allow the moment to carry you away.
Let it energize you.
Give yourself permission to be free from worry and seriousness.
Enjoy yourself.
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