Just because they’re your family, it doesn’t mean they have the best intentions for you. Many of us are taught that there’s nothing more important than family. But biological relationships don’t always equal supportive, close relationships. Friends can be more like family than family itself. We shouldn’t conceal the fact that sometimes it’s our own family members who are the most toxic people in our lives.

Notice the people who celebrate your achievements, wish you a happy birthday, get excited about your goals and encourage you to do better without losing your sense of self.
Those are the people worth keeping around.

There's a new you in the process, and an old you which no longer exists. Be patient as you shift, renew and evolve. Practice self-compassion when things get uncomfortable and you're unsure about who you are. There's a transformation taking place.

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It’s vital to remember that you can’t change others unless they want to change themselves. You can influence them and facilitate change, but you can’t make them change. And they’ll only decide to change when they have an incentive – such as a better life or a better relationship with you. If they don’t identify a problem with their way of being, they won’t be motivated to change.

Don’t worry about how it’s going to happen, otherwise you’ll begin to create limitations.
Just be certain about what you want and the entire Universe will rearrange itself for you.
Whatever the path you might be on right now, it’ll support you.
It’ll provide you with the signs to get you to where you want to be.