the one thing you can count on in life is that you will feel uncertain. there will be moments where you won't know if the decision you're making is the right one. however, not making a decision is always worse than acknowledging what can go wrong, and how you'll deal with it. you got this.

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if you feel like someone is playing with your emotions, there's a good chance your gut is right. I've learned that it isn't worth waiting for others, take initiative and if it isn't reciprocated, keep moving forward. life is too short.

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real change happens over years, not months. be patient, find things that feel easy for you to do. the more momentum you can build in your life, the more evidence you'll have that you're doing something right.

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you don't have to know your life path, A to Z. all that matters is that you're actively putting yourself in a place to learn and be a better person. Focus on you, focus on learning things in your life right now. there's a good chance your future self will thank you

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there's a healthy balance between making choices for yourself and keeping others in mind. sometimes, you have to take the reigns yourself.

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listen to how you feel. don't let yourself be gaslit into thinking things are fine when they are not. it's a good sign it's not for you.

lower the threshold, don't expect so much out of yourself. focus on building momentum over trying to impress others. people who are as smart as you have figured it out, why can't it be you?

as a chronic over thinker, I've learned that sometimes its better to do something, make a mistake, and then learn from it. not everything will be perfect. not everything needs to be perfect.

it's a good feeling to know you were right all along, especially when someone comes running back to you. but shouldn't we be skeptical? or should we accept them regardless. I think it depends on if they deserve to be in our lives.

"what's your major?" is a good start, but "what's something that reminds you of home?" shows genuine interest. if you want to connect with someone, open yourself up to learning about them. it also might get you closer to going on a $60 date at Chili's.

sending you love and peaaaaace :)