Sometimes I get good article inspiration from scrolling through Pinterest, especially when I'm having some writers' block. This time was no exception. I was scrolling, and I found a graphic called, "Lessons from Therapy" by crazyhead comics. It's a small list, and I thought they were extremely important for me to see, as I've been struggling a little bit with my mental health lately. I thought about it, and I realized that these lessons can be applicable to anyone.
1. If you don't face your irrational fears, you allow them to control you
This is something that is easier to say than practice. Letting go of fears is hard, but I've always found some success in it, even if it wasn't the success I thought I was looking for.
2. Your attitude matters, and your mindset shapes your experiences
This is so true. Just take school as an example. On the days where I don't feel like going to class or doing assignments, I have such a terrible time doing the things. When I'm excited about it, I enjoy it a lot more. This can be applied to a bunch of different experiences that we have.
3. You can be the kindest person in the world, and some people still won't like you
I struggle with this one a lot, I like to think I am a kind person — I treat everyone I meet with respect no matter my feelings towards them. I still take it really hard when a person doesn't like me, and I tend to fixate on why. I'm still successful though, and that doesn't change based on the fact of whether a certain person likes me.
4. Happiness is a feeling, not a goal. Happiness can never be constant, and that is OK.
We are all human, and we all have a wide range of feelings. Our feelings are valid.
5. Stop looking for external validation — the opinions of others have of you is not a mirror
All that matters is that you are your most authentic self.
6. Question your thoughts sometimes. Not everything you think is the truth.
Question everything. It makes you a more open minded person.
7. You deserve the space you embody — stand tall
This speaks for itself.
