My 7 Years: Living For Others' Dreams

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My 7 Years: Living for Others' Dreams

Let's be real, folks. We've all been there. You know, that feeling where you're just going through the motions, doing what everyone else expects of you. You're stuck in this hamster wheel of someone else's vision, and it's like you're just a passenger on their train. Well, that was me for seven years.

For those of you who don't know me, I'm a total people pleaser. I'm the friend who always says yes, the daughter who never wants to disappoint, the coworker who takes on every extra task. And for a long time, I was happy with that. I thought that's what being a good person was all about. But you know what? It wasn't. It was just me living someone else's dream.

<h3>The Wake-Up Call</h3>

It wasn't a grand epiphany or anything. It was just a series of moments that slowly chipped away at my facade of contentment. Like that time I got a promotion I didn't even want because everyone thought it was the "next step." Or the countless times I said yes to things that drained my energy and left me feeling empty.

It was a slow, agonizing realization that I wasn't actually living for myself. My life felt like a series of checkboxes on someone else's to-do list. It's like I was so busy trying to live up to their expectations that I forgot what my own dreams even were.

<h3>Finding My Own Path</h3>

You're probably thinking, "So what did you do?" Well, it wasn't easy. I had to take a hard look at my life and ask myself some tough questions. What do I actually want? What makes me happy? What are my own dreams?

The answer, to be honest, scared me. It was like this whole world of possibilities had been hidden from me, and I had to learn to see it again. It was terrifying, exhilarating, and honestly, a little overwhelming.

<h3>Learning to Say "No"</h3>

Saying no is hard. It feels like you're letting people down. But let me tell you, saying no to things you don't want to do is the best gift you can give yourself. It's a sign that you're taking control of your life.

My journey to rediscovering myself wasn't a straight line. There were plenty of stumbles along the way, moments where I felt like I was back in that hamster wheel. But every time, I took a deep breath, reminded myself of my dreams, and kept moving forward.

<h3>The Importance of Self-Care</h3>

One of the most important things I learned is the importance of self-care. That doesn't mean bubble baths and face masks, although those are pretty great too. Self-care is about listening to your body and mind, and giving yourself what you need to thrive.

It's about prioritizing your own well-being, even when it feels like everyone else needs something from you. It's about understanding that you can't pour from an empty cup.

<h3>Living for Myself</h3>

Those seven years were tough, but they were also a valuable lesson. I learned the power of self-discovery, the importance of boundaries, and the absolute necessity of living for myself.

It wasn't always easy, but it was worth it. I'm finally living my own dream, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

So if you're feeling lost, stuck, or like you're just going through the motions, I encourage you to take a step back. Ask yourself what you really want, and then start taking those steps toward living your own dream. It's never too late to start living for yourself.