"What's the best piece of advice someone gave you when you were struggling?"
OUR INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS SHARE THE MOST POWERFUL ADVICE PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN THEM WHEN THEY NEEDED IT MOST
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It’s amazing what one piece of advice from someone can do to help you feel better. Advice can lift you up, give you perspective, and allow you to see things in a different light.
The best advice sticks with you. It continues to come back to you in so many different situations, and it comforts you and helps you when you need it most.
We asked our Instagram community: What’s the best advice someone gave you when you were struggling? If you find yourself struggling to make it through a situation, here are a few pieces of advice that helped the IDONTMIND community.
We hope these tips can help you too.
“The progress you’ve already made will always remain, no matter what new challenges come your way.”
“Healing isn’t linear.” — @kelsie.faith03
“It’s a bad day, not a bad life.” — @manika_1dw
“Stop taking responsibility for the wrong attitudes of others. You can’t solve their problems if they don’t want to change.” — @likeamonday
“Loving yourself is important. Take the time to affirm all the good parts of yourself.”
“Every day is a second chance to start over.” — cher_your_fries
“Just because some people have it worse doesn’t make your pain any less valid.” — @sadiegilmeister
“Rock bottoms will teach you lessons mountain tops never will.” — @dedeah
“You’ve survived 100% of your bad days. ”
“If all you do today is get out of bed, that’s enough.” — @dedeah
“We don’t just love the happy and good you. We love the you that’s struggling and not okay just as much. You’re not a burden.” — @em.valentine
“Ask for the things you need.” — @mon_alyssa
“Recovery will come through moments of grace.”
“Don’t take on other people’s expectations, they aren’t yours to take.” — @imattercounsellingservices
“Stop using stress as your goal.” — @_thatha_mm
“Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t go to for advice.” — @its_teaa.m
“If you want to cry, cry your heart out. If you want to yell, yell as loud as you can. You need to get the negativity out to start healing.”