Letter To My Younger Self : No

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Dear younger me,

I am writing this letter to tell you that we have learned one new sentence while growing up, and that is “No.” The one who always did what she was asked to do has changed now and understands how to prioritize tasks, and above all, herself.

You know, I have seen you in situations where you felt reluctant to do something, but you could not refuse and ended up accepting it despite your hesitation. But now, it is not the same. I can use one powerful word to change things in my favor when I do not wish to do something, because it is necessary to set priorities for things, people, and tasks that come my way. It was not easy to become like this and embrace this change. After all, your image as a people pleaser made it harder for me. Sometimes I feel angry at you for being like that, but then I am reminded that you had your struggles, and maybe those shaped you that way.

Now, instead of blaming you, I want to talk more about how liberating it feels when I can choose myself over other things. If I am asked to make a plan to party, I can simply refuse and stay home to do things that I love. The list is endless, but that does not mean I do not enjoy life or that I have become boring, my dear. It just means I have become selective about where I spend my time, because I carry many dreams within me. To fulfill them, I need time to work on them, and wasting time here and there just because others want me to does not make sense anymore.

Thank you for handling yourself well even when you thought more about others than yourself. Now, I will take care of my sanity and make you feel proud.

Yours truly,
Wiser Tanvi

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