20 Things You Don’t Owe Anyone

How many things in your day do you do because you feel you should? Well honestly, the word “should” should be eliminated from our vocabulary. The things we “should” do take us away from the things that matter, the things we must do to live our best and happiest life.

It’s hard to overcome the tendency to explain, but it can be done with focus and intention. Awareness is the key. To help you become more aware, here are 20 things you don’t owe anyone an explanation for.

1. You don’t owe anyone a justification for your values and your priorities.

2. You don’t owe anyone a yes when you want to say no.

3. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your relationships, whether lovers or friends.

4. You don’t owe anyone assistance with their happiness journey at the cost of your own.

5. You don’t owe anyone a debate around your political views especially when the other person’s mind is made up.

9 Reasons Your Big Sister Is The Greatest Gift Your Parents Ever Gave You

1. They help build your character.

Big sisters can be a gift, but they can also be real jerks. There are plenty of character building moments when she turns her back on you to be with her friends or intentionally doesn’t find you during a game of forced hide and seek. You learn a lot that way.

2. They can have real conversations with you.

It’s hard sometimes to have real conversations with your parents and younger siblings and your friends might not always fully understand. That’s where a big sister comes in handy!

3. She taught your parents a lot.

She broke in your parents for you. They made all the big mistakes on her and now know what they’re doing for you. Nice, huh?