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Stop Feeling Guilty For Your Choices

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Stop Feeling Guilty For Your Choices
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In our everyday lives, we are constantly told how we should be, which gender roles to conform to, and why we should feel guilty if we do not follow these social rules.

And in turn, this can be quite damaging.

For example, as an avid runner, I used to run every day on my cross country and track team. Now, without a team, I feel less motivated to run every day. Although I try to go each day, the days I skip feel wasted and I end up feeling overly guilty.

In western society, we are constantly bombarded with suggestions of how we should look, act, and be. When we cross over those conventional borders, it can cause a rift in our minds. Going against the mold isn't easy and we may often tell ourselves that we "shouldn't" be eat this, or "should" look like that.

However, what one person should or shouldn't do is up to them. Sure, it is good to stay in shape, eat foods that will keep you healthy, and keep up on personal hygiene. But try not to feel guilty when you skip a workout to sleep in or eat that snickers bar. It is not the end of the world and if it improves your happiness then stop feeling guilty and live your life.

It's your own life to live, not anyone elses, and don't let anyone tell you how to live it.

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