<p class="ql-align-center"><em>I choose...</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>To live by choice, not chance</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>To be motivated, not manipulated</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>To be useful, not used</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>To make changes, not excuses</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>To excel, not compete</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em> I choose self-esteem, not self pity</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>I choose to listen to my inner voice</em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><em>Not the random opinion of others. </em></p><p class="ql-align-center"><br></p>

<img width="480" height="908" src="https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/I-Choose-to-Live-By-Choice-Not-By-Chance-to-Make-Changes-624x1181.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/I-Choose-to-Live-By-Choice-Not-By-Chance-to-Make-Changes-624x1181.jpg 624w, https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/I-Choose-to-Live-By-Choice-Not-By-Chance-to-Make-Changes-159x300.jpg 159w, https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/I-Choose-to-Live-By-Choice-Not-By-Chance-to-Make-Changes-541x1024.jpg 541w, https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/I-Choose-to-Live-By-Choice-Not-By-Chance-to-Make-Changes.jpg 704w"><h1 dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p dir="ltr">In today’s world, it can be difficult to stay true to yourself and make the right choices in life. It can be easy for us to get caught up in what others think or say about us, instead of trusting our own instincts. We may also find ourselves making excuses rather than taking action or competing with those around us instead of striving for excellence. However, if we want to lead a successful and meaningful life, it is important that we choose self-esteem over self-pity; listen carefully to our inner voice rather than random opinions from others; take responsibility by making changes not excuses; become motivated by positive influences instead of being manipulated by negative ones; use our talents constructively rather than allowing them be used against us and strive for excellence over competition.<br dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>We all desire to be loved and accepted, but it’s important to remember that you don’t need love at the cost of yourself. The single most important relationship we can have in life is with ourselves – our own self-love and acceptance should come first before anything else. </p><p dir="ltr">It’s easy to get caught up in seeking approval from others, trying hard to fit into a certain mold or make someone else happy. But this can lead us away from our true selves; instead of being authentic and embracing who we are, we try too hard for other people’s approval which leads us down a path of unhappiness. We end up sacrificing parts of ourselves just so that somebody will like us more or accept us into their group – when really, these things shouldn’t matter as much as they do!<br dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p dir="ltr">Every one of us possesses a one-of-a-kind personality that distinguishes us from everyone else. It is essential that we accept ourselves as we are and remain honest with ourselves, despite what other people may believe or say about us. Because of this, the proverb “Be who you are and state what you mean because those who don’t mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” carries a great deal of weight and significance.<br dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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				<a href="https://theworldlyrics.com/sometimes-i-have-to-remind-myself-that-i-dont-have-to-what-everyone-else-is-doing/" rel="bookmark" dir="ltr">Sometimes i have to remind myself that i don’t have to what everyone else is doing</a>
			</h1><p>Sometimes i have to remind myself that i don’t have to what everyone else is doing</p><footer dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>You shouldn’t live your life according to someone else’s expectations.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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				<a href="https://theworldlyrics.com/the-difference-between-who-you-are-and-who-you-want-to-be-is-what-you-do/" rel="bookmark" dir="ltr">The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.</a>
			</h1><p>The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>Be a girl with a mind, a woman with an attitude, and a lady with class.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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			</h1><p>I’d rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for who I am not.</p><img src="https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Id-rather-be-hated-for-who-I-am.jpg" alt="I'd rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for who I am not." width="480" height="319" srcset="https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Id-rather-be-hated-for-who-I-am.jpg 500w, https://theworldlyrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Id-rather-be-hated-for-who-I-am-300x199.jpg 300w"><p>To be the true yourself and not to be the twisted yourself.</p><footer dir="ltr">
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I Choose to Live By Choice Not By Chance; to Make Changes, Not Excuses; to Be Motivated, Not Manipulated; to Be Useful, Not Used, to Excel, Not Compete. I Choose Self-esteem, Not Self Pity. I Choose to Listen to My Inner Voice, Not the Random Opinions of Others

<p>In today’s world, it can be difficult to stay true to yourself and make the right choices in life. It can be easy for us to get caught up in what others think or say about us, instead of trusting our own instincts. We may also find ourselves making excuses rather than taking action or competing with those around us instead of striving for excellence. However, if we want to lead a successful and meaningful life, it is important that we choose self-esteem over self-pity; listen carefully to our inner voice rather than random opinions from others; take responsibility by making changes not excuses; become motivated by positive influences instead of being manipulated by negative ones; use our talents constructively rather than allowing them be used against us and strive for excellence over competition.<br><a href="https://theworldlyrics.com/i-choose-to-live-by-choice-not-by-chance-to-make-changes-not-excuses-to-be-motivated-not-manipulated-to-be-useful-not-used-to-excel-not-compete-i-choose-self-esteem-not-self-pity-i-choose-t/#more-7022">Continue reading <span>→ </span> </a> </p>

You do not need to be loved, not at the cost of yourself. The single relationship that is truly central and crucial in a life is the relationship to the self

<p>We all desire to be loved and accepted, but it’s important to remember that you don’t need love at the cost of yourself. The single most important relationship we can have in life is with ourselves – our own self-love and acceptance should come first before anything else. </p>

<p>It’s easy to get caught up in seeking approval from others, trying hard to fit into a certain mold or make someone else happy. But this can lead us away from our true selves; instead of being authentic and embracing who we are, we try too hard for other people’s approval which leads us down a path of unhappiness. We end up sacrificing parts of ourselves just so that somebody will like us more or accept us into their group – when really, these things shouldn’t matter as much as they do!<br><a href="https://theworldlyrics.com/you-do-not-need-to-be-loved-not-at-the-cost-of-yourself-the-single-relationship-that-is-truly-central-and-crucial-in-a-life-is-the-relationship-to-the-self/#more-6952">Continue reading <span>→ </span> </a> </p>

Be who you are and say what you mean because those who don’t mind matter and those who matter don’t mind.

<p>Every one of us possesses a one-of-a-kind personality that distinguishes us from everyone else. It is essential that we accept ourselves as we are and remain honest with ourselves, despite what other people may believe or say about us. Because of this, the proverb “Be who you are and state what you mean because those who don’t mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” carries a great deal of weight and significance.<br><a href="https://theworldlyrics.com/be-who-you-are-and-say-what-you-mean-because-those-who-dont-mind-matter-and-those-who-matter-dont-mind/#more-6480">Continue reading <span>→ </span> </a> </p>

It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you

<p>It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you. </p>

Sometimes i have to remind myself that i don’t have to what everyone else is doing

<p>Sometimes i have to remind myself that i don’t have to what everyone else is doing </p>

You shouldn’t live your life according to someone else’s expectations.

<p>You shouldn’t live your life according to someone else’s expectations. </p>

The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.

<p>The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do. </p>

Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.

<p>Not everyone will understand your journey. That’s okay. You’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand. </p>

Be a girl with a mind, a woman with an attitude, and a lady with class.

<p>Be a girl with a mind, a woman with an attitude, and a lady with class. </p>

I’d rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for who I am not.

<p>I’d rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for who I am not. </p>

<p>To be the true yourself and not to be the twisted yourself. </p>

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