𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓

Don't settle for less..
So I was trained.
Know your worth and act accordingly..
Never stay where you're not appreciated.

Never let anyone make you feel less of yourself..
Take back your power..
Leave the table where gossip is a dish..
They'll end up using you as the next recipe..

There was so much wisdom in all of these..
As I grew older..
I knew better..

Never go where you're not invited..
No matter how tempting it could be.
Never entertain any form of disrespect.
You shouldn't be trampled upon.

Keep your head up high..
Stay focus and remain in what you stand for..
Those who are deserving of your presence..
Will find their way right where you are.

You wouldn't need to do too much to keep them..
You wouldn't have to lower your standards to please them..
Everything aligns.
Their value matches yours..

Their energy compliments yours..
You'll see the reason why you don't always have to bend unnecessary to stay on their league..
It's you doing everything effortlessly and getting loved for being you;

It's never too late to take back your power..
And teach people how to treat you better..
For how long will you continue to accept a bare minimum?
For how long will you feed on crumbs?

A journey to self love begins with you..
Take the bold step and let others follow your lead..
You always deserve better..
It might take some time to see.. But it's always vworth the wait.

Be firm yet gracious..
Everything should be balanced..
And begin now..
To set healthy boundaries.