In case any of you are like myself, here's a reminder for the day: it's an impossible feat to set your sights on making each and every person happy. You're in control of your life and what you want to do, no matter how much good you want to do unto others. You have a brain, believe it or not, and it's about damn time you get to think for yourself. If you realize that you're trying to impress someone more than taking care of yourself, it might be time to check your priorities.
It. Is. Okay. To. Say. No. Becoming wrapped up in trying to please anyone is probably near the top of a long list of my biggest faults. I've dealt with a lot very manipulative people who would make me feel bad if I didn't drop everything to hang out with them or text them back right away. It's more than okay to have different agendas and to hang out with different people. If you've been dealing with someone who has been a toxic influence in your life, it might be time to cut the cord.
It might not be easy at first, but learning to focus on your own priorities is a major key to finding and maintaining your own happiness. Bringing your goals and ambitions to life are an important part of finding yourself, but it's often hard to achieve when you are catering more to other people instead.
It's your life -- point blank. Stay focused on keeping yourself happy before you invest all of your time and effort into those around you. No matter how important someone is to you, you're only human. There's only so much you can do for others, and it's your right to be able to make your own decisions.
