My Least Favourite word...

SHOULD......my least favourite word.......

This word stopped me living my life for me.

This word allowed me to put everything else before myself.

This word allowed me to put everyone else before myself.

This word had me always seeking permission.

This word caused me to over think.

This word turned me into a perpetual worrier.

This word caused me stress.

This word took away my self worth.

This word made me insecure.

This word made me unhappy.

This word removed my choice.

This word removed my freedom.

This word held me back.

This word imprisoned me in a life that was not for me.

Then I woke up....

Who says I SHOULD? Why SHOULD I? What makes those 'SHOULDS' more important than me? More important than my physical and mental health? More important than my happiness, my freedom, MY life?

And then I rebelled....

and now...

I am living my life for me.

I put myself first whilst finding balance with everything else.

I put myself first whilst still caring for everyone else.

I no longer search for permission externally and trust my own instincts.

I over think less and have a clearer perspective on things.

I am no longer a worrier.

I am no longer stressed and can manage stress better when it comes.

I have a strong sense of self worth.

I am very secure in myself.

I am happy.

I have choice and I use it.

I feel free.

Nothing holds me back.

I am no longer trapped in a life that wasn't mine, I have created a new life for me. I am in charge of this life.

I do things because I want to, I have learned to say NO when I realize the only reason I would be doing something is because I feel I 'should'.

It's OK to say no, when that SHOULD costs you all you have.....