Lots of talk on social media and around the water cooler about resolutions and expectations this year. I’ve noticed a lot of people reevaluating  their relationships and making resolutions to start cutting people out of their lives. (Campaigning against the haters.) Deep down we may not care what everyone thinks but we certainly care about how some people see us.

I’ve struggled with this concept for years. In one area of my life I have the people who care for me, support me, show pride in me, cheer me on and recognize my worth. In another area I have just as many people who simply don’t get me. These are the people who don’t agree with the choices I have made in my life. These are the people who cannot reconcile their narrow views with the person I represent. These people will probably never see me as the successsful, funny,  intelligent and strong woman that I am. I look in the mirror and I am proud of myself.

So am I cutting people off in the new year? Damn right I should. Not necessarily. I’m a firm believer that you cannot change people but you can change how you respond to them and the amount of influence they have on you.

So while I may not tell [some] people to kick rocks I will separate myself from their negativity. All I can do is stay true to myself and live this life on my terms.

And whoever’s not with it can kick rocks!!

#truth
EliRemix