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So… I’ve been really making some changes. I’ve distanced myself from toxic friends (now have none lol), come off OLD
, have a holiday to Italy coming up and instead of being a loner in excercising from home I’ve gone back out there to the gym. I did a yoga class yesterday and I’m currently awake (morning in the UK) and my body hurts. But it’s a reminder of me putting myself and my mental health first. Such a great feeling. I have a spin class on Wednesday and I’m determined to keep being the queen that I am and doing it for myself and nobody else :)
Yay! Congratulations to removing toxic people from your life. 👏 I, too, have recently cut off several people I thought were my friends but were actually bringing me more harm than good. I’ve since started exercising daily, eating better & reading more to cultivate my mind. I can finally breathe easy now that all the deadweight is eliminated from my life. I’m sure you feel the same. :) It is truly better to be alone while constantly improving ourselves, than to be dragged down w toxicity. We are now equipped w the knowledge to know better & to weed out the people who will not have a place in our lives. In time, all the right/quality people will find themselves on our table. Here’s to always focusing on ourselves and levelling up! 👑
Hell yeah! Happy for you and hang in there! Better "alone" than having to walk on eggshells with toxic "friends". Having toxic friends and pickme friends influenced me into some really bad choices that had devastating consequences on my life, career and health. I feel like I need to go back to the gym as well. Exercising from home had never been my thing although I know exactly what to do. I need like minded people around me. My brain thrives on those exchanges.
I am so proud of you (even though we've never met, lol) and so happy to read this. Yes, that next-day muscle ache is a reminder of your growing strength! I am getting personalized weight training now and I LOVE it. I go to an all-women gym (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) and although of course we don't bother each other with comments during workouts, there is just an overall vibe of mutual appreciation and support that makes this gym a completely different experience from what I had before. There is just something about being around women who are all working earnestly toward leveling up.... without any unwanted male gaze in the building.... it's priceless.
Same for distancing myself from toxic friends, and it is such a relief! I haven't cut everyone off completely, but I decided that if anyone I consider close does not treat me like a priority the way that I treat them, they become deprioritized to friend, then acquaintance on the hierarchy. I want reciprocal relationships. I don't have to be the center of the world but I am done being the only one supplying the thoughtful cards, the thoughtful gifts, and the exciting plans made in advance. I am putting in exactly as much effort as the other person and not a cent more. I like your idea about going to the gym. I have started to go to more events by myself as well, and it actually is really nice. I am going to a comedy show by myself this weekend. High quality people in general ( not just men ) are quite difficult to find so I am trying to be happier on my own. By the way, I also wanted to thank you for defending me on my earlier post. I ended up deleting it bc of all the hate. Who knew enjoying flirting tips could be so controversial!
I think cutting off bad friends are a huge part of leveling up. It is not easy at all, but in the end you feel sooo much better
Congratulations 💕 I absolutely love spin class as well, just the feeling you get after each class is AMAZING. You go girl!!
I love posts like this. Keep up the great work and enjoy your trip to Italy!
you are so inspirational, just the title of this "feeling great" gave me a little happy feeling in what has been a tough week, thank you for sharing...