Thirtyfor30: You are not your past

One of best life advices I got was from this guy I dated a few years back. He told me "We can't control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond."

He probably knew he would dump me at some point hence the friendly advice.😅 The advice didn't hit hard until I was left all alone wondering what I did so wrong to be treated that way. For a few months, I succumbed in doubts and fear that I might not be able to bounce back and regain the vigor that I once exude.

But I took his advice to heart; I became unstoppable since then. I told myself: If people left me, that's on them. No matter how painful this may feel right now, this ain't going to last forever. I stopped playing the victim because the more I stayed in that state, the more my life slips through my hand like water. I stopped letting the past define my worth or determine who I will become in the future.

If you grew up in a family who never put in the work to eat healthy, to stay mindful of physical activites, or to stay on top of their personal finance, then be the first to break the cycle. You can break free from generations of unhealthy habits if you believe enough to start doing something.

You're not your past or your family's past. Break free.

_{Note: Cover photo from Canva with minor adjustments}