Q: What should I do when close friends or relatives mock me for trying to change and live a better life?
A: When you decide to improve yourself, it’s unfortunate but common for some close friends or family members to remind you of past mistakes in an attempt to hold you back. This often stems from their own insecurities, jealousy, or discomfort with your growth. They may fear change, especially when it highlights their own stagnation.
Q: Should my past define me?
A: Absolutely not! As human beings, we have both the right and the duty to evolve into better versions of ourselves. Our past mistakes do not determine who we are today or who we can become tomorrow. Growth is a natural part of life, and we should never let past failures stop us from striving for a better future.
Q: How should I handle negative opinions about my transformation?
A: What others think about you is none of your business. Their opinions should not distract you from your new goals and values. Stay focused, stay committed, and remember that their words do not define your progress—you do.
Q: What does their mockery really say about them?
A: Their mockery reveals more about them than it does about you. It shows their unwillingness to accept that people can change and grow. In many cases, it’s their way of trying to keep you at their level because your progress makes them uncomfortable.
Q: Could their mockery be proof that I’m actually changing?
A: Yes! If they truly believed you hadn’t made any progress, they wouldn’t feel the need to mock you. The fact that they are reacting means they see your growth and feel challenged by it. Instead of seeing their words as discouragement, take them as confirmation that you’re on the right path.
Final Thoughts:
Keep evolving. Keep growing. Let the mockery be nothing more than background noise in the story of your transformation. You are not your past—you are your progress!
Olusola Adeyegbe
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