Dream Big

Dream big and know when to give up is something that I use to cope with my mental illness. I have spent my early 20's being depressed and having low self-worth. By dreaming big I know that I can accomplish my dreams. I dreamt of being a writer and college graduate and that is happening. I know when to give up when it is something that I have lost interest in entirely. I wanted to be an accountant for the wrong reasons, and I failed. I assessed why I failed and decided that path was not for me.

This brings me to the white flag. When there is toxicity in one's life you learn to choose your battles. Set boundaries and to pursue other ways of living. When people or things around you press to break those boundaries one must step away. I personally throw the white flag and speak to them like an adult and then if they do not listen, I don't allow them into my life. I say good-bye and let go.

Take action, don’t complain! That is something that stuck with me the most. Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, I thought I was stupid smart. The kind of person that had to read the For Dummies Books to understand anything. Then I was diagnosed with it in my late 20's. I didn't complain my whole life, I found ways to take action. Either by using text to speech apps or by reading out loud. It took longer but I got it done. This helped me to keep my positive attitude even when things around me seemed to be crumbling. We have two sayings in my family. One: when the dust settles, I will still be standing. Two: In the end I win no matter the outcome. These help me to stay positive and find the silver lining in a dark situation.