Amanda Olsen
This weekend provided a much-needed opportunity for reflection. I’m still learning to prioritize my well-being., It’s easy to get caught up in the desire to please everyone and be the person everyone needs me to be. However, I’m slowly realizing that my true strength lies in honoring my own needs and setting healthy boundaries.
It’s like the universal truth about the oxygen mask on an airplane – we must care for ourselves before we can effectively care for others. So cliche but it’s the truth.
Acknowledging this truth has been a tender process, one that requires kindness towards myself and others. But this realization has also shown me the profound importance of a great support system. I’m talking about the people who genuinely champion my dreams, celebrate my victories, and offer comfort during setbacks. Letting go of relationships that no longer serve my highest good is a delicate act of self-love. It’s about creating space for connections that uplift and inspire, relationships where I can truly be myself., Life is too precious to spend it feeling drained or dimmed.
This journey of letting go is teaching me to honor my own needs by recognizing that prioritizing my well-being is an act of courage, not selfishness. It’s about setting boundaries, saying “no” when necessary, and gently expressing my needs. I’m learning to trust my intuition, paying closer attention to those subtle cues that tell me when a relationship needs to shift or evolve. Embracing vulnerability means communicating my needs honestly and compassionately, even when it feels uncomfortable. By setting these boundaries, I create space for relationships that truly uplift and inspire me, allowing me to experience more joy, authenticity, and fulfillment.
