that way ain’t working for you — try this

look fam —

life won’t always happen your way,

you won’t always have a say in how life goes,

+

you won’t always be given what you want.

you’ll come face to face with fear,

you’ll feel extremely uncomfortable in certain situations,

+

you’ll do + say things that you’ll feel remorseful for doing + saying.

decisions that we committed to making + no longer agree with are a part of living + learning.

finding another way after finding out that our initial way was a no go is also how we live + learn.

today, embrace the adversity that comes your way, accept that conflict happens, + acknowledge that our expectations will not always be met.

then, choose a different approach to your life.

instead of remaining angry at the unavoidable, find ways to get around it.

instead of sulking over regrettable choices, take action to improve the now.

instead of worrying about things you cannot control, shift your focus internally to focus on how you can change your attitude, your perspective, + your current approach to life.

your superpower is taking whatever is given to you, then shapeshifting + redefining it into something that works for you + speaks to your highest good.

powerful as you are, you can shape your future by remaining fully present + open to what happens today.

step into the moment + you’ll step into your powers, fam.

be you, be dope!
Phylicia Sadsarin
Mindset Coach

journal prompt(s) for today:  

what is your initial reaction when things don’t go your way?

what do you do when people closest to you won’t listen to what you have to say + do what they wanna do anyway?

when you feel unheard, unseen, + under appreciated, what can you remember about who you really are?