then and now

Currently listening to:  Happy – Pharrell Williams

(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you know what happiness is to you
(Because I’m happy)
Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do

What are the personality differences between child-you and adult-you?

Prompt snagged from: TCMC

Child-me was a classic people pleaser. I wanted so badly to be liked, to be included, that I’d put up with behavior that I absolutely shouldn’t have. I’d go out of my way for people—become so flexible that I turned into a Chinese acrobat or accommodate others before my own needs—just to keep the peace or avoid being left out. I thought being kind meant saying yes, even when it cost me something.

Adult-me (now) still cares about people, but I’ve learned to protect my energy and space. I’m more selective about who gets my time, attention, and care. I no longer mistake tolerance for strength.  


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13 responses to “then and now”

  1. Hazel Avatar

    This is maturity. Spending time on things that matter and to the deserving people.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Yassss!!

  2. Info-Man Avatar

    Yeah , i am toxic for my self till this date , being a people pleasure hurt but I am trying to change it ( I am failing)

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It’s a hard habit to break

  3. Violet Lentz Avatar

    I have found there is a point where ‘I can do this’ turns into ‘get the fuck away from me” – so there’s that…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I do too much people-ing at work. The thought of doing more after work sounds exhausting to me 😆

  4. quantumkindy Avatar

    Not everyone deserves your energy. It’s so much more peaceful being mindful of people pleasing habits

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It is!! I like sleeping the most. By myself all sprawled out and rotting in bed 😆

  5. ibarynt Avatar

    Great meme 😁.

    And that’s why you are strong and kind 🤗

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆

  6. LIONJEK Avatar
    LIONJEK

    Yeah , i am toxic for my self till this date , being a people pleasure hurt but I am trying to change it ( I am failing)

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It took me a long while… and every so often I see myself slipping

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