A Better Me

[yeerk]

I've been feeling pretty good about myself lately -- emotionally, mentally, and physically.

My no-stress project is going along wonderfully. I've tried really hard to stop sweating the small stuff, and this will sound awful, but my secret to success in this area is not caring. If someone doesn't want to talk to me or see me, why should I care? I

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[frenchroast]

That not caring thing is hard. But it can work, and if it helps make things less fraught, it's absolutely the right thing to do. I need to try that approach myself with a few people.

I brought gym clothes to work today, and now I really feel like I should go. I'm so horrible about not going.

[snow_rayjah]

I’m so glad you’re feeling better! Not caring is extremely difficult but it is well worth it. I think it’s the best thing to do to recognize that some people just keep you at arm’s length. Then it’s not so much you not caring as it is recognizing that they don’t want to be close or whatever. I think it’s important to realize that - but it’s so hard to do too. If people don’t want to talk to me or be around me, fine. But it took me years to be “okay” with that. It sometimes makes you seem aloof but I understand the necessity and it’s so much healthier for your heart and spirit! Put effort and time into the people who put effort and time into you and don’t worry about those who don’t!

I need to start being healthier, get back to walking and such. I think I’d feel better, ache less. xD