How Can We Begin to Make Our Own Choices? (cont.
- Learn how to say the word, the complete sentence, “No.” with confidence and without hesitation and without following it up with an apology or the feeling of guilt. Guilt is the weapon used by those who wish to disrespect our boundaries.
- Stop asking for recommendations and let yourself explore, taste-test, follow where your eye and your curiosities take you.
- Remind yourself that it is not your responsiblity to make other people happy. Each of us is responsible for our own happiness, and likewise, it is the other person's choice how to choose to be happy too, not ours to do so.
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Truly resonating with this article - I am appreciating the people around me for always giving me the freedom to make my own choices. I can also see how living a life that I chose myself has also empowered others to have the courage to follow their passion too. Choice is indeed freedom, in many ways. ❤️ Having the courage to start making our own choices, and to realise that we do have the power to choose in our own lives is indeed empowering. ❤️ We chose our stretch. 😊
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