You may sometimes have a hard time deciding which battles are worth fighting and which you should let go. Fighting them all saps your energy and leaves you feeling responsible for every little thing that goes wrong. And whenever you encounter resistance or are unable to change something, it can put your mind into a mode of self- blame and self-doubt, focusing on negative thoughts and feelings toward yourself that chip away at your self-esteem. A fight is worthwhile when it hinges on a principle you hold dear, when it allows you to hold on to an unalterable part of your identity, or when it uplifts and strengthens your community.
Let go of most of the other stuff. It doesn’t matter if someone cuts you off in traffic or talks about you behind your back. These are petty moments that will only leave you more frustrated in the end if you choose to fight.
Conserve your energy for the fights that really matter, like when someone threatens your community or those you love. There are some struggles for which you were born; the rest are just annoyances.
Choose your battles wisely. After all, life isn’t measured by how many times you stood up to fight. It’s not winning battles that makes you happy, but it’s how many times you turned away and chose to look into a better direction. Life is too short to spend it on warring. Fight only the most, most, most important ones, let the rest go.
Self-Love
100+ Quotes, Reflections, and Activities to Help You Uncover and Strengthen Your Self-Love
By Devi B. Dillard-Wright
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