Mental health

Sta ti znači staro sunce, stare staze, stari prag? Tu je ono za čim može da se pati Tu je ono čemu možes srce dati. Al' ako se ikad vratiš moraš znati tu ćeš stati I ostati.

[theambitiouswoman]

Audit the people in your life

Not everyone in your life deserves permanent access to you. And this isn’t about judging people, it’s about being honest with yourself. Pay attention to how your body feels around the people you spend time with

Ask yourself:

Do I feel calm or tense around them?

Do I feel at peace after being with them?

Do I feel confident around them?

Do I feel supported without having to explain myself?

Do I feel emotionally safe with them?

Do they respect my boundaries?

Do they really listen to me?

Do they respect me even when we disagree?

Do they celebrate my growth?

Do I feel like myself around them?

Do I hide parts of myself to keep the connection?

Do we share the same core values?

Do they want me to grow, or stay the same?

Do I feel energized or drained after spending time with them?

Do I feel grounded or overwhelmed after talking to them?

Do I trust them with my feelings?

Do I constantly make excuses for them?

Do they bring clarity or confusion into my life?

Do they approach me with curiosity, not judgment?

Do they take responsibility for their actions?

Do they respect my time and priorities?

Do I feel chosen and valued by them?

[lamignonette]

[theunluckyrabbit]

I'm here to impress myself. And right now, I'm doing a damn good job. ❤️

[remanence-of-love]

[cosmicportal]

[spiritualseeker777]

[spiritualseeker777]

[theblueprintforsuccess]

Du hast mehr Macht über dein eigenes Leben, als du glaubst!

Your current job is just a step on your path. You are wasting your precious mojo by caring too much about your relationship with your boss or your upcoming performance review. What difference does it make what your boss thinks about you?

Your focus must be on your own path and your own goals. If your boss can help you take a step on your path, great! If not, there are plenty of other bosses who can.

You are stuck as long as you believe that other people are more powerful  than you are. A nasty recruiter, an unhelpful HR person or a domineering manager have no power over you, but you have to feel that power in yourself.

One day, perhaps while you're writing in your journal, riding your bike or folding a load of laundry, you'll ask, "Why am I tolerating bad treatment?" There is no good answer, apart from "Who cares why I tolerated bad treatment this long -- all I know is I'm not going to tolerate it any more!"

You have to look in the mirror and ask, "Why am I making my boss more powerful than I am?" Maybe it's so that you can blame your boss for your frustration instead of owning up to the fact that it's hard to make changes and you've been avoiding the job search that will free you from the domineering manager.

You are in charge of your life and career. You can take a step today to change whatever isn't working for you.

Bad bosses will always be around us. We can blame them for our problems or step over, around or right through them the way you've dealt with other obstacles you've encountered and surmounted in your life so far.

You are mighty now, and you are just getting started!

[radical-revolution]

[allblackerrthingus]

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[theambitiouswoman]

Things You Can Control ✨✨

How you respond to others and situations.

Where you spend your time and who with.

The shows, books, news and social media you consume.

What you do with your free time.

What you say to others.

What you think about.

How hard you try.

What you allow or don't allow from others.

Good or bad routines you follow.

What you aim for in life.

Being positive or negative.

Eating, exercising, and resting.

Learning new skills or knowledge.

Who you hang out with.

What you buy and spend on.

Keeping your space clean or messy.

What fun activities you pick up.

Saying "thank you" and feeling thankful.

Knowing when to say "no" or "enough".

What you hope for and dream about.

Doing nice things for others.

Picking one thing over another.

What's most important to you.

What you do every day.

What you feel is true or right.

Taking time for yourself.

[remanence-of-love]

[theambitiouswoman]

Empathy is your superpower

If you’re someone who feels deeply or has been called “too sensitive” you’ve probably also been told to toughen up you probably believe that being empathetic means being weak or getting walked all over. But empathy is actually emotional intelligence. It’s the ability to tune into what others are feeling and thinking. And when you learn how to use it wisely, it becomes a strength

Empathy lets you to pause your own perspective and see the world through someone else’s eyes, not just emotionally, but with understanding. You start to instinctively ask what’s going on with them, their fears, their motivations, their triggers... This kind of insight is something leaders, negotiators and emotionally intelligent people use every day to navigate life with more compassion and clarity

People pleasers use empathy reactively, they say yes when they mean no, try to fix every problem and carry the emotional weight of others. But you can shift from reactive empathy to empowered empathy. Instead of using your empathy to avoid conflict, you can use it to guide your decisions and protect your peace

So how do you do that?

First, pause the urge to fix. When someone is upset, your instinct might be to jump in and make it better. But take a step back and ask yourself why they are reacting that way. What could be going on beneath the surface? Understanding before responding gives you clarity

Next, use empathy as information, not a reason to abandon yourself. Ask yourself what this person could need. What are they afraid of? What are they trying to protect? You can hold space for someone’s emotions without taking them on as your own

Then try to understand their mindset. That doesn’t mean excusing bad behavior, it means recognizing where they’re coming from. Imagine being in their shoes, with their history and fears. This builds compassion while also helping you respond with strength instead of reactivity

And finally set boundaries with empathy. Empathy doesn’t mean saying yes to everything. It means being able to say that you understand what they are feeling and still need to protect your peace. Real empathy includes you in the equation. It is not the abandonment of you

When you use empathy this way, it becomes a gift, not something that drains you, but something that empowers you. It helps you connect more deeply, lead with integrity, and communicate with confidence. You don’t need to become harder. You just need to trust the power you already have

[margecouture]

friendly reminder 🪷

in my control

my actions

the way i respond

my values & goals

my boundaries

my beliefs

my choices

my perspective & mindset

what i take responsibility for

what i focus on

how i spend my time

how i engage

in my influence

my health

my wellness & wellbeing

my connections

relationship dynamics

my reputation

certain aspects of the future

my energy

my environment

my finances

not in my control

the past

my memories

regrets

others feelings

others thoughts

others words

others beliefs

others behaviors & responses

politics

world conflict

aging

illness

loss

the weather

the future

[letsbelonelytogetherr]

— Fyodor Dostoevsky, Notes from Underground

[nostalgia-curator]

Need to find a balance

[mentalhealthisessential]

[you-are-another-me]

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[theambitiouswoman]

Chronic stress doesn’t just wear you out—it actually changes your body at the cellular level. When you’re constantly stressed, your brain pumps out stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this can flip genetic switches, activating genes tied to illnesses like diabetes, cancer, autoimmune disorders & chronic inflammation. Stress also messes with your immune system, slows down your body’s ability to heal, and creates the ideal setup for sickness. Healing starts when you make peace a priority, calm your nervous system & surround yourself with environments that support your health instead of harming it. Remember that it’s your life, you don’t have to keep people around who hurt you!