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All about you - Going from Survival to living

Me:  It's all about you!

You: What?

Me:  Your life is all about you! 

You: Oh, ok.  What do you mean?

Throughout life there are the should's and the wants.  If you are anything like me, there have been a lot of should's but very little thought given to the latter.

 What do I want to do?  Other people have always given me their opinion, this has led me to a life of living for others.  Don't get me wrong sometimes we have to put other people first and certainly that is what I have done, but there must be space for you.  What do you want to do? rather than what would they like me to do? 

Survival - If I fit in with everyone, everyone will like me and they won't hurt me anymore.  This was a rule that helped me at some point, it has helped me survive but I no longer want to survive, I want to live.  Let's be honest my life has had some good times but I have never really lived it for me, always someone else and their opinions.  

I want to inspire you to think of living for yourself.  Start with the smallest of changes in mindset for example: When someone asks you if you want tea or coffee? Tell them what you want don't choose tea or coffee because you want to fit in.  If you don't like tea or coffee, ask for something else. 

I may never return to nursing, am I sad yes but I am also pleased, as I am embarking on a new journey as a copywriter and Special Educational Needs Advocate.  I passed my first Special Education Law course.  I will begin working on the support phone lines later this month and all being well will begin to get my own cases later on in the year. 

Right I am off to try and write that brilliant article as a copywriter. 

Be brave and bold in pursuit of what you really want.   I never said it will be easy but together we will get there.   

Change and growth are painful because they take us out of our comfort zone but looking back we will wish we had done it earlier. 


Now it is your turn - please tell me what are you are planning, what would your life look like if you lived it for you rather than in fear of others. 

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