SELF-ABANDONMENT PATTERNS “Where do I leave myself to keep the peace or be loved?” Self-abandonment is one of the quietest shadows. It often hides behind kindness, flexibility, and being “easy to love.” It can look like maturity or emotional intelligence on the surface, while underneath, it’s a

Hi friends 🍋 1. Prioritize solo time Set aside moments just for yourself. It’s a great way to learn more about who you are, discover new passions, and recharge. Pick one day a week to spend an afternoon alone! 2. Accept your imperfections Stop comparing yourself to others. No one

I was the worse people pleasing ever. I literally put everyone in front of me. At my job, I would do extra hours, extra days that i couldn’t, agree to do tasks not part of my job, all because saying no, for me was not an option. I don’t know how to deal with disappointments, especially when

Here are some things you can say that work and elegantly reassert your boundaries #boundaries #journal #selfcare #selflove #peoplepleasing

I used to struggle a lot with mood swings, especially when I said yes to things I didn’t actually want to do. I was raised to be a people pleaser. I used to say yes to everything and everyone just to keep others happy. And while making others happy does bring me joy, I’ve learned I have to be care

I used to overcommit constantly, thinking it made me likable. But I was exhausted and resentful. The turning point? Realizing my energy is precious. Every no I said, even tiny ones, reminded me I get to decide how I show up. Boundaries aren’t mean, they’re liberating!! Saying no creates spac

I used to think strength meant pushing past my limits, saying yes even when I wanted to say no, and proving my love by giving more than I had. The guilt showed up whenever I chose myself, like I was betraying someone else by simply listening to myself. But I’ve learned that my needs weren’t extr

We have some new friends here so I wanted to introduce myself along with some recent things people have been saying (swipe for screenshots of that.) Hey y’all.. I’m Allie :) I really don’t enjoy when people ask me “what do you do?” ..Bc it’s not a “normal” thing you typically hear and I

Vulnerability 🤍 My Story:I have been with my husband for 14 years, even though there was some bad I loved that man so much & what’s crazy is, maybe more than I loved myself. I loved letting him know how much I loved him, being in his presence and just looking at his beautiful smile, the veins

hello ◡̈ While watching my walking toddler explore the world around him, I noticed a habit I couldn't ignore - my constant "no's". It seemed like I was saying it all the time and often for things that weren't truly dangerous or harmful. So one day, I stopped myself and thought

Love isn’t just in the words—it’s in how you show up, what you notice, and the little things you choose to say every day. Instead of repeating the same phrase, try expressing love in ways that feel personal and intentional: “I feel safe with you.” “I’m proud of you.” “I thought of you when I

Here’s why the phrase “I did nothing” is actually damaging your self worth and why you need to kick it to the curb ASAP👇🏻 Constantly telling yourself this reinforces your belief that your value as a human is tied solely to your productivity. And I’m here to tell you that it 👏🏼 is 👏🏼 not 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Teaching has been one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve had, but it also taught me some tough lessons about boundaries. When I first started, I thought being a good teacher meant always saying yes. Yes to extra meetings, yes to after-school events, yes to answering emails late at night. I worried

I never thought those words would come out of my mouth, i use lemon8 as personal diary so i will spill a little bit about my feelings and advice for a breakup! We broke up mutually but also a little more on his side, we were very happy but also just had to much going on in our lives that we didn

I struggled with this for sooo long. Why does saying no feel like you’re being mean? It’s totally okay to say no and not even have a reason to do so! I started to say no and not over book myself and I feel so much better. Here’s how I started ^ #lemon8partner #wellnessessentials

Hi!! I’ve reached 12 followers 🤩 Just wanted to post myself and a little about myself. I’m 25, and a taurus ♉️ I grew up in Connecticut but recently moved to Los Angeles ✈️ I’m a private nanny👩🏼‍🍼 I have a dog named Maui & he’s a brindle bugg I’m Argentinian & Italian 🇦🇷🇮🇹 I recen