#Self growth

[bloomzone]

Don't ever underestimate yourself. No dream is too big, because I think dreaming gets us where we want to go. Be curious, explore, open yourself up to new ideas always. It will be OK. Don't worry about making bad decisions. Oftentimes, you learn the most in those situations of failure and move in and put your point of view out there and express how you would deal with the situation or business decision you would make. Just to keep believing in yourself, you can do it. If you believe in yourself and have confidence, then others will have confidence in you too. Just keep going. Just keep working hard. And then you get to the other side, of course you have what it takes to get to the other side. Be fearless,journal your thoughts, cut out people who make you feel behind, buy yourself books, explore new things, everyday is a new day, embrace discomfort, set boundaries unapologetically, celebrate small wins, trust your intuition, stay consistent, invest in your growth, rest without guilt, challenge your fears, be kinder to yourself, step outside your comfort zone, believe in your potential, disconnect to reconnect, prioritize inner peace, speak up for yourself, stay curious, nourish your body, learn from failures, visualize your success, let go of perfectionism, protect your energy, keep moving forward and u will see the change

[theskywithin]

☾ If the 12 Signs Went to Therapy ☾ Not what they’d say, but what their soul has been aching to voice for years.

And maybe that’s the real healing. Not fixing who we became but understanding why we had to become them in the first place.

Aries

I had to move quickly before the silence caught up.

They told me I was too loud, too reactive, too much. But they never asked why I learned to fight so young. I didn’t want to be first, I just didn’t want to be forgotten. So I moved fast. I burned bright. I made noise. Because somewhere in my nervous system, stillness meant danger. If I stopped, I’d feel the ache. The rejection. The invisibility. So I chose motion over emotion, survival over softness. But now? I want to learn how to pause without vanishing.

Taurus

I held on so tightly because everything else was slipping.

No one noticed how much I lost… So I found safety in what stayed. In repetition. In comfort. In what I could touch and keep. They call me stubborn, but they didn’t see the chaos I had to survive. Stability wasn’t a preference, it was a shield. And if I opened my hands… what if it all disappeared again? But I’m starting to understand, letting go doesn’t mean losing. Sometimes, it means trusting there’s something worth holding space for.

Gemini

I talk because silence used to scream.

I filled rooms with words, not because I wanted attention, but because I didn’t know where to place the ache. Feelings were too loud, too messy. So I cut them into clever sentences, analyzed them until they made sense. If I could explain it, maybe I didn’t have to feel it. But I’m learning that not everything needs to be solved. Some things just want to be sat with. Even if they hurt. Even if they never turn into a story.

Cancer

They said I was too sensitive, so I made myself useful instead.

I learned how to care for others before I knew how to care for myself. Love felt safest when I was giving it, not asking for it. My needs were always too much or too quiet. So I stopped voicing them. I wrapped myself around other people’s emotions and called it connection. But now I wonder… who am I, when I’m not the caretaker? And why does receiving love feel more vulnerable than giving it?

Leo

They saw my light, but not my loneliness.

I learned early how to perform strength. How to smile through disappointment, how to shine so brightly that no one questioned the darkness behind my eyes. Applause became safety. Praise became proof that I mattered. But I’m tired of being “on.” I want to be loved when I’m not impressive, when I’m quiet, uncertain, or afraid. Because the spotlight doesn’t always warm me. Sometimes it just highlights how alone I feel inside it.

Virgo

I thought if I fixed everything, I’d finally feel okay.

Perfection was my protection. I kept everything in order so nothing could collapse. Including me. I analyzed, organized, over-functioned. Not because I wanted control, but because I didn’t know how to feel safe without it. Every mistake felt like a threat. Every flaw, a liability. But I’m learning that I don’t have to earn love. And that I’m still worthy... even when I’m unraveling.

Libra

I shaped myself into what others needed and forgot what I needed.

Peace was my survival. Harmony, my hiding place. I smiled when I wanted to scream. I said yes when my whole body was saying no. Because somewhere along the way, I learned that being agreeable meant being loved. But now I feel hollow, like I don’t know who I am without someone to reflect. I want to learn to choose myself, even if it rocks the boat. Even if someone walks away.

Scorpio

I don’t let people in because the last time I did, it destroyed me.

I carry secrets in my bones. Not because I want to be mysterious, but because my openness was once met with betrayal. So I shut the doors. I built walls. I tested people to see who would stay. Trust became currency. Power became protection. But behind all that is someone still aching to be known. I’m learning that vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s the quietest kind of courage. And maybe… it’s time to let someone see the parts I buried.

Sagittarius

I made freedom my home, so I never had to look back.

I turned pain into philosophy. Sadness into stories. I laughed when it hurt and kept going. Because stillness meant sitting with what I couldn’t outrun. But no matter how far I flew, the ache followed. I’m tired of being a tourist in my own emotions. I want to stay. To root. To know that being present doesn’t mean being trapped.

Capricorn

They depended on me before I even knew who I was.

Responsibility was never a choice. I became the adult in the room long before I should have. Achievement became identity. Holding it together became a way of life. But no one asked how heavy it all was. How tired I am. I don’t want to prove myself anymore. I want to fall apart, just once, and know that someone will still choose me in the ruins.

Aquarius

I stayed in my head because my heart didn’t feel safe.

I learned to observe, not feel. To think instead of ache. Emotions confused me, they never followed logic. So I built a world of ideas, a fortress of intellect. Connection became conceptual. But now, I crave something messier. Closer. I want to risk being known even if I can’t explain why I’m crying.

Pisces

I disappeared because presence felt unbearable.

Reality was sharp. Loud. Often too much. So I left, into daydreams, into other people, into anything that softened the edge. I felt everything. And no one noticed. Empathy became my escape. But now I want to return. To my body. My voice. My pain. To believe that I can stay present and still survive.

[mqmotivate]

Distance yourself from the people that you don't want to become.

[project-quoter]

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[life-spire]

[nourishcolourwellness]

[rythms-of-synthax]

Hot take :

If you are going to start your self improvement journey by following an aesthetic you will fail. What you ladies might not understand is that self improvement, becoming better, leveling up do not mean waking up, drinking lemon water, going for a run, having a clean space, listening to a podcast every day, dressing up for everything, reading 30 pages daily and having 5 hobbies. Self improvement doesn't mean downloading an aesthetically pleasing list from pinterest and spending your time ticking each and every activity on it. Self improvement or whatever you want to call it is a personal journey, not a process during which you get brainwashed and you decide to abandon all your personality in order to become a pink pilates princess. Personally I like to think of it as a comeback, an apology to myself. Naturally, my apology to myself is going to be different to yours. Maybe I grew up as a shy kid and leveling up for me means becoming extroverted and learning to socialize. Maybe you used to fail your classes and for you becoming better is about putting in more effort/learning to study efficiently and focusing on academics. Again, you might not agree, but I believe that "the it girl", "wonyoungism", "the clean girl aesthetic" etc. etc. are complet bs. Babe. Girl. Honey. Wake up. This is your life. Do you know what the definition of "improvement" means? Let me spell it out for you. improvement - the act of making something better; the process of something becoming better; So, before you start 'acting like her' or waking up at 5 a.m just cause 'oh x influencer who's totally that girl told me to do it', ask yourself? What are of your life are you trying to improve?

Is it looks? Mindset? Beauty? Financial situation? Social status? What is it and why do you want it? Ok. Now you know. But hun, if what you want is, for instance, to become a content creator and travel more...why are you drinking lemon water every morning and doing a 12 steps skincare routine? Do you do it cause social media and society wants you to do it or because you want do it? Does it benefit you? Like, babe, idk about you, but I've got my life and I'd much rather write and prepare for my language competition than go on a 'hot girl walk' when I can just walk to school and back. Someone once said: "The best workout is the one that you can be consistent with." and I think it applies to everything that is good for you but not necessary the main event of your existence. Exercise, books, eating habits, studying, etc. "the one that you can be consistent with" usually means "the one that you like and are able to maintain" It's not about the aesthetic. It's not about the expectations or what social media says. Self improvement is about you and your lifestyle and you should be able to fit it into the lifestyle that you desire and not the other way around. Bye!

[thatpinkkwitch]

I just heard the phrase, “If you wouldn’t trust their advice, don’t trust their criticism” for the first time and I don’t think I’ve ever needed to hear anything more

[recomvery]

One of the most dangerous things in the world is not being able to say no to people because you don't want to upset them or dissapoint them. This will completely ruin your life in every way possible, at work, in your private life, your sex life and your friendships. It's a way of removing your own consent in your own decisions and go against your wishes, it is always a crime against yourself. Let yourself have a say. Upsetting people is better than traumatizing yourself.

[mymercyprevailss]

[selfhealingmoments]

[lambofmoss]

being weird and full of love can save you

and it might save those around you, too

[maxiglow]

stop ignoring yourself. fix your posture, get a fresh haircut, drink water, take care of your skin, eat food that gives you energy, declutter your space, take time to rest, workout, do mindful meditation, fix your sleep schedule. when you feel/look good, you do good. invest in yourself, put the effort you deserve.

[tosharchives]

i have the kind of melancholy that attracts me to large bodies of water.

[project-quoter]

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