LIVE YOUR LIFE FOR YOU!

I just stumbled upon the above tweet by the Nigerian sensational singer, Timi Dakolo and I wished I could like it a billion times.

There's something about trying to get approval or validation from people.

To just hear them say I love you, well done, you're beautiful, generally say something positive that will make you happy and feel fulfilled and accomplished.

Honest truth is, those whom you're trying to please, depriving yourself and all just to be in their good graces, know.

They feed off that vibe and so, starve you of that thing you desperately want to hear. They hang it over your head like a dog to a bone and once in forever, throw you a piece.

These set of people CAN NEVER EVER EVER BE PLEASED.

Before you know it, you'd realize that you've spend a good part of your life chasing the delusional approval you want from them.

It could be from your spouse, father, mother, an elder brother, sister or someone you look up to, a friend or even a religious leader. Hubby and I had a terrible experience in one church (story for another day) so this is not just limited to social circles.

The time to put an end to it and start living for yourself is NOW.

Truthbe told this is nothing but a merry-go-round. You keep running in circles until you wear off.

Don't live your life chasing that mirage

I know it hurts, you want to do your best to salvage that relationship but if you're honest to yourself you'd see that the relationship is toxic for your wellbeing and growth.

Choose you today

Choose what makes you happy

Choose to be your own validation

Choose to live this life on your own terms because you only have one attempt at it.