I want my husband not to eat junk food and to take care of his health more.
I want my mom to start weight training to maintain her physical abilities.
I want my dad to consume alcohol less to be able to sustain his health as he gets older.
I want my brother to spend more time with me.
I want my mother-in-law to start writing the book she is dreaming of.
I want my father-in-law to learn to prioritize his health over his job.
I want my sister-in-law to learn to say no to people.
I want my friends to stop smoking.
I want my friends to exercise regularly.
I want my friends to start cooking healthy food at home.
I want my friends to realize their true potential.
I want one of my friends to be more courageous when taking action in her professional life.
I want one of my friends to take action to be able to realize her dreams.
I want my students not to waste their precious time on social media and messaging.
I want my students to behave more maturely.
I want people who watch my YouTube videos to be more understanding.
I want people who watch my YouTube videos to be more considerate when writing comments.
I want students who watch my YouTube videos from Turkey to prioritize learning English.
I want everyone to be more respectful to each other.
I want everyone to stand against injustice.
I want everyone to be willing to help each other.
I want everyone to read more.
I want everyone to learn how to question what is told to them.
I want everyone to spend time on self-improvement.
And the list goes on…
“No matter how hard you try, you will never be able to control or change another person. The only person you are in control of is you. Your thoughts, your actions, your feelings.”
Mel Robbins
So, I LET THEM be who they want to be.
LET ME accept the fact that they are not ready to change.
Easier said than done.
“The more you try to rescue someone from their problems, the more likely they will continue to drown in them. Allowing someone to face the natural consequences of their actions is a necessary part of healing.”
Mel Robbins
Cheers,
Sidika
Thanks for sharing Sidika. Our suggestions should be at the right time and in the right place, even if they are right and excellent suggestions. (not just at the right time or in the right place, both are necessary)
That’s true! I’m preschool teacher. I’ve observed that if I protect the children -mentally or physically- they become more vulnerable :/