Don't Beat Yourself up over Wanting to do These Things ...

Ignoring a Phone Call • Saying No • Putting Yourself First • Staying in on a Weekend • Not Checking Your Email • More ...

Don't Beat Yourself up over Wanting to do These Things ...
By Lyndsie • Oct 19, 2022 MD

In this life, we are constantly apologizing for and constantly beating ourselves up for things that we shouldn't. Just because we are voting for a certain person in the election or we are staying in to binge watch Gilmore Girls all weekend, why should we have to apologize for that? These are just a few of the things that I do all of the time that I'm going to stop apologizing for, who's with me?

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1. Ignoring a Phone Call

mobile phone, portable communications device, communication device, smartphone, gadget, This is one that I do all of the time. Sorry, but I'm selective, I'll answer my wife (sometimes) and my mom. Everyone else? It's called texting for a reason.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

2. Saying No

person, like, saying, It-lowerstheirenthusiasm, Sometimes I just don't wanna … and I shouldn't have to.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

3. Putting Yourself First

hair, face, person, nose, hairstyle, This is a big one, you've got to put yourself first at some point and those people that don't understand that? Eff 'em!

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

4. Staying in on a Weekend

blond, I'm, looking, forward, sleeping., Seriously. You're going to apologize for this? It's your weekend!

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

Embrace the vibrant colors and cozy vibes of the upcoming season with your loved ones. Planning for some memorable fall family photos is a unique way to capture the warmth and love amidst the breathtaking autumnal hues. Trust me, these keepsakes would be beyond beautiful.

5. Not Checking Your Email

hair, person, mouth, hairstyle, speech, This is one that I have to get over, I do check my email but I might not respond right away. Or ever.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

6. Your Living Situation

hair, hairstyle, long hair, brown hair, supermodel, Some people live with their parents, some people live with roommates, why should it matter?

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

7. Binging on Netflix

screenshot, THE-ELLEN, SHOW, for, real, I like my Netflix, thank you.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

8. Your Feelings

person, screenshot, gosh., Does, that, Why would you? No, really, why would you? They are your feelings, don't apologize!

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

9. Your Career Goals

Bilheteria Virtual, black and white, photograph, photography, monochrome photography, Again, some people want to be writers, some people want to just go to school – your career is your career!

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

10. Your Food Choices

human action, eating, face, person, nose, OMG, this is a huge one. Sometimes I eat late at night and it's unhealthy, sometimes I have a salad. I shouldn't have to apologize for what I choose to eat.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

11. Your Personal Life Choices

NEXT, EPISODE!, NEXT, EPISODE!, NEXT, I can't stress this one enough either, my life is my life. Be in it or peace out!

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

12. Being Single

single, and, ready, mingle, double-take, Not every single person needs to be in a relationship, some people want to be single forever. It works for them.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

13. Using a Dating App

New York Central System, New York Central System, NEW, YORK, CENTRAL, Or, some people want to find someone and haven't yet and therefore, they are using Tinder or Grinder. What's the big deal?

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

14. Not Washing Your Hair

face, nose, hairstyle, singing, singer, Sometimes, I can go three days without washing my hair … so what?

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

15. Your Political Views

person, profession, just, want, stop., Especially right now, this isn't something you ever need to apologize for.

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

16. Your Religious Views

person, woman, photography, beauty, girl, You are the one worshiping whoever you want, why should you say sorry about that?

Thinking...

Please leave your email and we’ll get back to you on that.

17. Not Being Friends on Social Media

person, professional, speech, You, followed, This one is funny, we get so caught up on accepting or not accepting friend requests. Don't want to be friends with them? Don't!

So, there you have it, these are all of the things I am officially not apologizing for. What are you going to not apologize for anymore?

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  • Kranti

    2016-11-08T20:01:16.863Z

    I can not agree more with all of this...thank you! The way I think...i do not need anyone's approval or validation.....I hate exercising...not everyone needs to be fitness oriented...i know I will loose benefits of exercise which I do not deny...but still I have right of choice.
  • Mabelle

    2016-11-08T23:43:41.413Z

    Great tips by the way!
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