Just Say No

For a while I've tried to be a people pleaser. I wanted everyone to like me and think of me as the nicest person they ever met.

I want people to think of me as the person who puts others first but, I've found that to be difficult because many times I have to put Kristin first and I haven't.

I've always been worried about what people would think about me when I die. Will they say I'm nice or a bitch? Will say that I'm going to heaven or hell? Will they wish me be back or be glad that I'm gone? I know these are strange questions but they run through everyone's head at least once.

However, something else that runs through my mind is that someday I can forget about what everyone else thinks and just be me.

Well that day has sort of come for me. I am finding it easier to take control of my life and forget about trying to please everyone else. The fact of the matter is that I just can't make everyone happy and trying to do so will make me insane.

I want to live a long, healthy life and I won't be able to do that worrying about others. It's time to take of Kristin and it's time for you to take care of you. :))

What Can You Do?

While it's good to believe in yourself, it's also good to know yourself. You have to know your limitation's and your strengths.

Often we dream high without realizing the steps necessary to achieve our goals. A friend of mine made a very interesting statement. He said that everyone can't be president, even after our newly inaugurated President Obama. He also made a point of saying that applies to everyone, no matter race.

After a brief moment, I concluded he was right. Everyone can't be president. Yes, everyone can dream of being president but everyone can't do it.

The same applies for normal, everyday life circumstances. You may want to be a doctor but if you aren't good at science, guess what? You probably shouldn't be a doctor (at least not one that tends to my needs).

Take a look at something else, something you are good at and something you want to do. The most successful people aren't necessarily the people who have everything planned out. Many times the most successful people are the people who hit speed bumps along the way and still come out on top.

So let me ask you: What do you want to do and what can you do? :))


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