Peaches

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time when people don't like me.  I am a big people-pleaser.  I'm not really sure why or what it stems from, but I've learned that about myself and it has had a big effect on who I am and my behavior. I have trouble with assertiveness and have been known to let perfect strangers walk all over me because I didn't want to offend them (how silly, huh?). I catch myself saying "sorry" a lot to people even when it's not my fault.  Even if it's the other person's fault.  Isn't that strange?!!  I've mentioned this in a previous post, but I've also seen this come up in my pursuit of becoming counselor (I even had a professor in my counseling program call me out on it during feedback I received after running a group). I have been working on this part of myself lately, striving to love myself for who I am and not to define myself by how others perceive me. I came across this gem below that had a profound effect on me:

It's a great reminder that no matter how hard you try, no matter how wonderful or awesome you may be, you may not be everyone's cup of tea, and that's okay.  You don't have to change who you are to please others.  You are who you are and nobody can change that.  We are all unique and that's what makes us special.  That's what keeps life interesting.  I'm striving to learn that lesson, and to be more confident in who I am as a person.  

Funny little ironic tidbit....my husband hates peaches, lol