A List of Things I Haven’t Said, But Should Have

I’m not a confrontational person. I like to keep the peace. When things go south, this unfortunately means I keep things inside me. I hold things in. I don’t even confront myself. 

I also overthink. I constantly beat myself up over everything. I blame myself for everything. I mask my emotions and convince myself nothing should be bothering me. And I don’t deserve to do that to myself anymore. I have to remember, no matter what, I need my own support the most.

So I’m finally saying things, not that I should have said to others, but that I should have said to myself a long time ago. 

• You are enough. You’re not too much, you’re not too little. Period. 

• You don’t have anything to prove. 

• You’re doing the best you can, stop pressuring yourself to be a certain way or feel a certain way. 

• Start thinking of yourself more. Putting others first so much so, that you forget your own needs, is toxic. 

• Let things go when you can, but remember your worth. 

• Don’t question your decisions once they’re made. 

• Do more of what makes YOU happy. (And actually do it, no cheating).

• Celebrate small victories each day. 

• Stop seeking outside validation, your opinion is the most important. 

• Stop chasing people. Seriously. 

• Wherever you are, is where you need to be right now. 

• Embrace your feelings. Stop lying to yourself that you have to be happy 24/7.

• You have plenty of time to achieve all your goals. You’ve already begun!