We’ve all seen those catchy phrases, the ones that promise transformation with just a daily habit: “Do this every day, and you’ll be slim, healthy, and pain-free.” At first glance, these statements seem harmless, even helpful. But sometimes, they can trigger feelings of irritation and overwhelm.✨
I’ve recently experienced this firsthand, and it led me to an important realization: It’s okay not to follow every single piece of advice.
A Wake-Up Feeling
One morning, I woke up feeling irritated. At first, I didn’t know why. But after some reflection, I realized that reading the latest social media advice from a content creator had triggered me. The phrase that set me off was the classic: “Do this every day…” followed by promises of better health, weight loss, and pain relief.
Why It Was Frustrating
What bothered me wasn’t the advice itself but saying n that I must follow it every day. This mindset assumes that there’s a universal solution for everyone, which just isn’t realistic for me or for most people. I already have a routine that works for me, and adding one more daily task was only adding to my mental load.
Of course, my “I should do it” mindset came from the back pain I’ve had since childhood, and I spent years searching for ways to reduce it.
Sometimes, the tips I tried even made it worse.
Understanding My Needs
#1 – It’s okay to let go:
For the longest time, I thought I had to “do it all” – to follow every trend and tip that promised a better version of myself. But this endless pursuit left me feeling uncertain. I kept asking myself: Do I even need all of this?
#2 – Knowing my boundaries:
Over time, I started to understand that my needs are different from what the internet tells me they should be. I don’t need to do everything every day. The pressure to constantly improve, based on someone else’s timeline, isn’t realistic or necessary.
I don’t have to adhere to a rigid “do this every day” routine to feel good about myself.
Perfectionism is exhausting.
I’m learning to embrace the fact that my routine doesn’t need to be flawless. Some days, I’ll exercise, others I won’t. Some days I’ll follow advice, others I’ll simply do what feels right. And that’s okay.
Being true to myself.
What feels empowering is knowing my own limits. I’ve accepted that it’s okay not to know everything or have a perfect solution for every problem. We’re all figuring it out, and we don’t need to live by someone else’s rules to feel validated.
Conclusion
The next time you read one of those “Do this every day” posts, I encourage you to pause and ask yourself: Do I really need this?
Sometimes, the best choice is to acknowledge your own needs and not feel pressured to follow advice that doesn’t resonate with you. Your personal journey is unique, and that’s something worth celebrating.
So, here’s to knowing your boundaries and finding a routine that truly works for you. 🥂
Imperfect? Yes. But realistic? Absolutely.
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