I'm doing 42 things
It’s been an ongoing struggle I’ve been attempting for YEARS! I was such a sensitive child/adolescent-and was quickly becoming a sensitive adult. Always worried about pleasing people, putting the needs of others before my own, and still having it all blow up in my face.
Around age 25, I began a gradual decline in caring what others think of me, becoming more and more fierce as I got older, and now that I’m 30 I could positively give a shit.
I started out small, with “friends” and not just any friends-bull shit friends. I realized that I was becoming entirely too old for bull-shit friends. I’ve got a career, school, a family, and my tolerence for BS has significantly declined. Once I’ve established what I would and would not tolerate from my friends-my close friendships got even closer.
Next I started in on my family, pretty much taking up the same attitude as I did with my friends. This is me, you don’t like me-too damn bad. You created this monster-LIVE WITH IT!
Lastly, I always try to make a great first impression with new jobs, friends, etc. However, I immediately set the bar rather high-so that I don’t get sucked into any petty friendships or irritating working relationships. I’m not afraid to speak up for myself-and that has made a huge difference in the quality of my life.
