STOP PROVING YOURSELF TO EVERYONE ELSE 

We live in a world that tells us we need to constantly prove ourselves. We need to be the best at what we do; we need to have the perfect body, the perfect partner, the perfect life. And if we don’t have all of those things, we feel like failures. It’s time to break free […]

by Mohammed Machraoui - January 12, 2023, 8:04 am

We live in a world that tells us we need to constantly prove ourselves. We need to be the best at what we do; we need to have the perfect body, the perfect partner, the perfect life. And if we don’t have all of those things, we feel like failures. It’s time to break free from that way of thinking. It’s time to start living for yourself. Here are four reasons why: 

YOU’LL BE HAPPIER 

When you’re constantly trying to prove yourself, you’re always putting pressure on yourself. You’re always stressed out and anxious. And when you’re under that kind of pressure, it’s impossible to be happy. But when you start living for yourself, you’ll be a lot happier. You’ll be free from the pressure to be perfect. You’ll be able to relax and enjoy life. 

YOU’LL BE MORE SUCCESSFUL 

When you’re focused on living for yourself, you’ll be more successful. You’ll be more motivated and more driven. You’ll be more focused and more productive. And when you’re more successful, you’ll be happier. You’ll be able to achieve your goals and you will also be able to reach your dreams. 

YOU’LL BE MORE CONFIDENT 

When you’re constantly trying to prove yourself, you’re always insecure. You’re always worried that you’re not good enough. You’re always worried that you’ll fail. But when you start living for yourself, you’ll be more confident. You’ll know that you’re good enough. You’ll know that you can succeed. 

YOU’LL BE MORE CONTENT 

When you’re focused on living for yourself, you’ll be more content. You’ll be happier with what you have. You’ll be happier with who you are. And when you’re more content, you’ll be more relaxed. You’ll be more relaxed and more at peace. 

START LIVING FOR YOURSELF 

So how can we start living for ourselves? Here are a few tips: 

FIGURE OUT WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY 

This can be tough, but it’s important. Once you know what makes you happy, you can start doing more of those things. Maybe it’s reading, painting, hiking, or spending time with friends. 

SET SOME GOALS 

When we have goals, we’re more motivated to achieve them. Make some goals that are specific to you and your life. Maybe you want to travel more, learn a new skill, or start a new hobby. 

TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF 

This is so important. Make sure you’re taking some time each day to relax and do something you enjoy. Whether it’s reading, taking a bath, or going for a walk, make sure you’re taking some time for yourself. 4. Don’t be afraid to say no This is another tough one, but sometimes we have to say no to other people in order to take care of ourselves. If we’re already stretched thin, we can’t say yes to every request. 

SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES 

Along with saying no, it’s important to set healthy boundaries. This means being honest with people about what you’re comfortable with and what you’re not. It also means setting boundaries with yourself, such as saying that you’re not going to work all weekend. 

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY AND MIND 

This includes eating healthy foods, getting enough exercise, and taking some time for yourself each day to relax. All of these things will help take care of your body and mind, which in turn will help you live for yourself. When we start living for ourselves, we’re happier and more content. We’re also better able to take care of the people around us. So start taking steps today to start living for yourself. PS: If you enjoy reading stories like these and want to support me as a writer, please consider signing up to become a Medium member. It’s $5 a month, giving you unlimited access to stories on Medium. If you use my link below I will earn a small commission.

MOHAMMED MACHRAOUI