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In today’s globalised world of social proof, it is so easy for us to connect with strangers we meet over the internet. Through a quick tweet or a 15-second snapshot, we can share out our problems with the World.
You feel a sense of freedom and relief that you’ve lifted the burden off your shoulders. Sometimes, strangers can relate to your problems and you have a ‘connection’.
But let’s be real… what are the chances of you meeting someone who feels EXACTLY the way you do? Probably 1 out of 5000. Out of your 10,000 followers, 2 people understand what you’re going through… what you’re REALLLLYYYY going through.
I decided to write this when I was on the bus to work. Starting out the window, I watched as people walking up and down the pavement with their heads held down, glued to their phones.
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I start to wonder how their lives are. Are they happy, sad, angry? Are they having a good day or a bad one?
And I started to think of the people who are currently in my life and those who used to be in my life. At one point, they’ve discussed their troubles with me and I with them. Now, I realised that as much as I care for them, their problems are not mine.
I care for people’s well-being but their problems are their responsibility. Relationship issues, financial instability, etc. It is time for them to take ownership of their lives. As much as I love and care for them, only they can choose to change it.
Sure, you can complain and rant to the world about your issues but if you don’t do something to improve your life, it will remain as terrible as it is.
I’m going to leave you with a few sentences that I hope can give you a little push.
- STOP feeling sorry for yourself. Bad things happen and it’s okay.
- It’s okay to be sad or angry. Don’t forever blame your failures because of it. Instead, learn from them. Be a better version of you.
- START believing in yourself. You are so much more than you give yourself credit for.
- Help someone even if they have nothing to offer you. The world needs more kind people.
- There’s always more than 1 perspective in every situation. Just because you believe you are right, does not mean the other party is wrong.
- You don’t need to run now. Start by taking small steps.
- When you’re frustrated or can’t see a solution, take a step back and breathe. Look at it from a different perspective.
- You’re in control of the decisions you make.
- You can do it. You will do it. Believe it.
- Live your life to the fullest.
Feel free to share this with your friends and family who needs a little motivation.
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This post was previously published on www.medium.com and is republished here with permission from the author.
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