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Stop Waiting For Things To Happen

Go out and make it happen

Mia
3 min readOct 28, 2024
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We’ve all been there, stuck in a cycle of wishing and waiting, believing that somehow, the life we want will magically unfold before us without any effort.

“I want to find a boyfriend/girlfriend,” or “I wish I could get that promotion,” are common thoughts that many of us have/had.

But let’s face it: sitting around moping won’t bring about the change you desire.

If you want something, you need to go out and make it happen.

The Waiting Game: Too often, we convince ourselves that good things will come to us if we simply wait. Take the example of someone longing for a romantic relationship.

They might spend evenings scrolling through social media, watching friends share their adventures while feeling increasingly isolated. Instead of stepping out to meet new people, they stay home, hoping that love will knock on their door. This mindset keeps them trapped in loneliness.

Career Aspirations: The same applies to our professional lives. How many people do you know who complain about their jobs but do nothing to change their situation?

They may think, “If I just wait long enough, my boss will notice my hard work, and I’ll get a promotion.” Well yeah, the reality is that…

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