Should You?

Have you ever noticed how often people love to shower us with *shoulds*? You know what I'm talking about: those unsolicited bits of advice that start with *You really should ...*or *You shouldn't ...* It's like everyone has a script for how your life should look, and suddenly, you're drowning in a sea of expectations that don't even feel like your own.

Sometimes, if feels like if we aren't ticking off the shoulds* we're somehow not enough. Not successful enough, not beautiful enough, not trying hard enough, or just not enough.

And let's be real, trying to live up to a bunch of *shoulds* that you don't vibe with is exhausting and soul-sucking. 

But, here's a little truth bomb for you: those *shoulds* don't get to dictate your life. It's your story.

The Ultimate Fitting Room

Think of your life as this grand, expansive fitting room. Here we get to try on difference pieces of advice, beliefs, and even the *shoulds* just like outfits. Some of them, they fit us as if they were made just for us, making us feel like the leading lady in our own life. Others...well, they pinch, they restrict, or they just plain old don't feel like us.

Not Everything's Your Style

It's important to remember that just because a piece of advice or a *should* works wonders for someone else, doesn't mean it's meant for you. And, that's the beauty of it. We're all writing our unique stories, filled with chapters that no one else can write. 

Your Personal Collection

As we journey through life, picking up and letting go of advice along the way, remember you're the one curating your collection. You decide what stays, what goes, and when it's time to introduce something new and exciting. 

Your Journey, Your Rules

Feeling like it's time to part ways with a *should* you've been carrying around? Do it. As we change and grow, it's only natural that our collection of advice does too.

Trust your gut. Amidst all the noise, your intuition is your most loyal companion. It's that gentle (or sometimes not-so-gentle) nudge towards what truly resonates with you and takes you toward your truth.

Copyright: 2024 Helene Oseen