“The Possibilities Are Numerous Once We Decide To Act And Not React.” – George Bernard Shaw
React: to respond or behave in a particular way in response to something
Act: take action; do something
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m guilty of being a people pleaser. This is especially true when it comes to certain individuals. It usually happens with people I really want to impress or people who have something to give that I don’t want to lose. It’s great to take others’ needs into consideration, but if you do it to the point where your own needs get pushed aside, it’s too much. People pleasing is the result of always reacting to others (usually in a way to avoid conflict) instead of acting for yourself. I learned this the hard way. If the other person ends up resenting you for speaking your needs, then odds are the relationship (professional or personal) isn’t a balanced one. It’s one sided, and if that’s the case, I’m not so sure it’s best for you to be a part of it. I’m also guilty of complaining about things that I have the ability to change, yet never do. We may not be able to solve everything, but we have no place complaining about something if we haven’t even tried to do our part. And besides, no one likes a constant complainer.
It’s important to take action when we want something. Don’t just step back and react to other people or situations. You have a valuable voice and you should use it. Do you want to see a change in animal cruelty? Go out there and talk to people in charge and/or volunteer and start your own animal rescue shelter. Do you not like the way someone talked to you? Speak up and let your opinion be known.We’re not meant to sit around and wait for things to happen or to pass control over to others. We need to take control of ourselves and really use the power we’re given as human beings. It’s the only way we’ll truly recognize our importance and gain happiness from within. It’s natural to have wants and needs. It’s not the responsibility of others to figure out what those are. It’s your responsibility to act on them. We’ll never be able to grasp all the opportunities that await us by reacting. So go out there and show the world who you are and what you can do. Take action. Glow & shine bright! xo