One of the greatest cheat codes in life is to never get offended. Train yourself to have thick skin. Don't take things personally. Let others disagree with you. Being easily offended means you're easily manipulated. If you value peace of mind, avoid getting offended.
Don't let a 10-minute problem consume a 24-hour day. The email was uncomfortable. The train was late. The conversation went poorly. Feel it, deal with it, then allow the rest of your life to remain intact.
I’m so burned out and depressed that I feel like I’m regressing as a person. I’ve lost my ability to communicate and genuinely connect with others. I’m so focused on surviving and staying safe in a chaotic world that I’ve forgotten how to socialize or enjoy life. My personality feels muted, my hobbies are gone, and I feel like an empty shell. trapped in survival mode instead of truly living. & I hate it here
i no longer internalize people disliking me when i have never done anything to warrant their ill feelings because i understand that their contempt towards me either stems from projection, envy, or misunderstanding. whatever it may be, i don't care to change their mind