10 Honest Lessons People Ignore and Then Regret Later in Life
Honesty is often the hardest pill to swallow,
especially when it comes to life’s lessons.
We lie to ourselves about many things
for immediate gratification to realize that
the truth that would have improved our lives isn’t what we wanted
the truth that would have improved our lives isn’t what we wanted it to be.
It is usually because the truth is hard, and honesty can be harsh, too.
So we take the easy route and make easy decisions
that make our lives easy now and harder later.
That’s why embracing honesty in your life, no matter how harsh it is,
is the right decision that will make you happy in the long term.
These honest lessons are meant to help you navigate life
with clarity and a better perspective for an overall better life.
Here are the 10 Honest Lessons People Ignore and Then Regret Later in Life:
1. Jealousy comes in jokes. Pay attention.
Jealousy often disguises itself as humor,
with envious remarks hidden within jokes.
People don’t usually admit that they are jealous
because it is an ugly emotion.
But be wary of jealous or envious people
because they may make your life miserable.
2. In many situations, the smartest thing to do is not to react.
Being reactive to anything that happens to you signifies weakness.
It doesn’t give you any advantage over any situation.
Learn to control your emotions.
3. Time changes, things change, and people change.
Time brings change,
whether it’s in circumstances, relationships, or individuals.
The only constant in this world is change.
The sooner you accept and embrace this, the better your life will become
4. When you’re winning, Keep your mouth shut.
Never ever think that everyone will be happy for you when you win.
Others will celebrate you,
but others might take a different route and destroy what you have.
Keep your mouth shut until everything is sealed!
Silence can protect your progress from envy and interference.
5. People hate when you show them how it feels to be treated like they treat you.
Some people have bad behaviors that are unconscious.
The only way to deal with it is to mirror their actions.
When you mirror their actions,
it forces them to confront their treatment of you.
6. Stick to the plan. Not your mood.
Sticking to your plan, regardless of your current mood,
is key to achieving long-term goals.
Emotions can fluctuate,
but commitment to your goals should remain steady.
Be disciplined because there is no other way.
7. Feelings are just visitors, let them go.
Emotions are temporary and fleeting.
Recognizing them as passing visitors allows you to experience
them without being controlled by them.
8. The things you tolerate are a direct reflection of your self-respect.
Set your boundaries and start treating yourself like someone important.
Tolerating poor treatment or situations shows
a lack of self-worth, while setting boundaries affirms it.
9. People come and go. That’s life.
The ebb and flow of relationships is a natural part of life.
People entering and leaving your life is inevitable,
and accepting this helps you move forward without attachment.
10. When you understand the game, you don’t panic.
Keep on educating yourself constantly.
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I’ve used the phrase
“ Feelings aren’t right or wrong, they just are”
For years to recognize what I’m feeling and why I feel that way.
I tend to react , but in my wisdom years am learning to not react, and I don’t have to apologize to anyone. Very
Self fulfilling character building tool.