Day 15 "Do You: Let 'Em Hate" #IMAYBE Share & Let's Live! #Podcast Today, I came to the realization that my life is so much more fun when I don't worry about other people's opinions or criticism. If I'm totally honest with myself, I have tried to do all I could to avoid criticism for most of my life and 1) I was still criticized and 2) I've missed out on so many things I would've really enjoyed and likely would've been great at due to that fear. So as I am shifting my "I am" statements—those internal rules about who I get to be, what I get to do, where I get to go and so on.... It's time to accept that I am whoever I say I am, and get to do whatever I decide to do, and go where I want to go AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, I get to not care what anyone thinks about it. I have my core values and ethics that will guide me toward doing what isn't directly or intentionally hurting anyone else. So I get to just enjoy my life and stop worrying who's watching, criticizing, or questioning my right to do so. Just the thought of that brings me peace. It's a little scary... but that's just habit. I've practiced being afraid of their opinions for a VERY long time. AND I get to form a new habit. And so do you. Check out today's podcast! Blessings! Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist