PM - yes, it does. Getting to and staying at that level is the crux here. The phrases "knowing my rights" and "enforcing my borders" come to mind, something I need to get better at. Thanks - Luke
There isn't a secret trick to staying at that level. The secret is to make the decision, right now, to act that way. Just act that way, RIGHT NOW. The accumulation of all the "RIGHT NOW" moments over time will be you keeping it up over time. But don't worry about the next time. Just do it this time. Just do it now.
As long as you take care of the present, you're good.
I'm not busting your balls here, but what were you thinking when you went in and asked her? Did you forget to tell her? Did you think it wasn't a big deal? Were you nervous to speak to her that way?
If you don't feel comfortable answering, or just don't want to, that's fine, but it's definitely food for thought.
But I guarantee if you keep taking care of RIGHT NOW, you'll begin to change. Over time that change will become habit, and then that habit will become the new you.
Luke, you deserve to be treated with respect. For those who don't treat you that way, they need to be reminded of that fact.
-PM
M:12y - BD:12/11 - D:6/13 - 4Ds
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -MLK Jr.
