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My biggest lessons from this year
As another year comes close to ending, I've been reflecting on what life has taught me. These lessons have transformed how I show up for myself and others:
I've learned to let go of people who bring chaos and choose peace instead. Life is too short to hold grudges or chase approval from those who've already made up their minds about you. Most importantly, I've realized that someone who doesn't like themselves will struggle to genuinely appreciate you—and that's not your burden to carry.
I've stopped trying to be an open book with everyone because not everyone deserves access to your story. I've learned to put my mental health first, to enjoy my own company, and to work on healing my insecurities rather than expecting others to fill those gaps.
The truth is, we can't control what others think, say, or do. We can't change people who don't want to change. But we can control how we respond, how we protect our peace, and how we choose to show up each day.
Life rarely goes according to plan, but I'm learning to trust the process and find gratitude in the journey. I'm learning that freedom requires courage, and happiness is a choice we make regardless of our circumstances.
Now I want to hear from you: What's the most important lesson YOU learned this year? How has it changed the way you approach life or relationships?
Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today. 💙
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