The things that matter

I think if this topic were asked some months ago, I would have picked just one particular thing and made it my first to third, but then I'm glad that mindset I had then had shifted to more important things, so that I don't have to respond with one particular item when the question said three.

Currently, I've found myself caring about a lot of things, but then the prompt said three, so I'm gonna obey and stick to that. So let's get to the three I care about the most in life.

The first item on my list is "My well-being" Lately I've found myself in situations where my mental health was being disturbed to the point that I couldn't think straight, I always found myself developing stress and anxiety, different emotions roaming and dancing in my head, and thinking straight was taken out of the equation at that moment.

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I haven't really been accepting myself and have been waiting for other people's validation of my life. Thinking about it right now has made me realize how dumb I've been recently, and after taking the time to prioritize self-awareness and emotional intelligence, I've come to understand that certain things aren't important, and prioritizing my well-being has improved the quality of my life. I am me and I will always be me.

The second on my list is "Personal Growth." What would life be like when growth is absent from it? If there is one thing that I dedicated my life to this year, it is about learning new skills and gaining new knowledge, and I'm glad I got to this part very seriously. Personal growth is always about learning, overcoming certain challenges, and building resilience.

And then the last on my list of items, "Relationships," I know relationships are about building well-being and how they impact our daily lives. Building genuine relationships has made life a little easier for me because I get to share amazing memories and experiences with the people who care and love me.

I've come to the realization that sharing amazing memories with family and loved ones brings happiness and joy to my life, and I get a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

Thanks for reading 🧡