From Victim to Victor: How I Broke Free from Self-Sabotage
The Power of Mindset.
You know those moments when you’re mindlessly scrolling through social media, and suddenly, BAM! You stumble upon a post or a picture that knocks you right out of your comfort zone? Well, I had one of those moments not too long ago, and that’s why I’m here, ready to spill the beans.
First, let me paint a little picture of who I am. I’m a Pisces born in 2005, and for most of my life, I was all about going with the flow.
You know the deal, No Changes = No Pressure = just cruising through life in zen-like tranquility, right?
WRONG. So very, absolutely, and completely wrong.
Now, the tale of how I discovered the folly of my ways is quite the interesting one. Brace yourself, because this post I stumbled upon was a true game-changer.
On April 10th, I was lounging on my couch, snacking on chips, and scrolling through my Twitter feed (X) on a sunny day. When I came across THIS post —
It didn’t just make me rethink a few things; it launched a full-scale life audit, and let me tell you, I reviewed every single life decision I’d ever made.
I dwelled on the countless opportunities I’d casually tossed aside because I believed I wasn’t "in the right place" to grab them. I believed that nobody would back me up or believe in my potential. In plain terms, I consciously chose to embrace the role of the victim.
Now, here's the twist — this very article you're reading could've seen the light of day a long while back if I'd chosen to grab the Action card instead of sticking with the Victim card. So, what am I doing about it now? I'm not squandering this newfound wisdom, that's for sure.
So, the next time my mind tries to push me into the victimhood pit, I'm pushing back—hard. I'm setting a personal reminder that Victim mentality is a choice, and the only way to battle procrastination is by taking action—RIGHT NOW.
Remember Newton's third law? "Every action has an equal and opposite reaction."
Action = Getting work done. Equal and Opposite Reaction = Productiveness overload + No more being Couch Potato.
That's the playbook for defeating the inner Victim. You become the mastermind behind the lifestyle and choices you truly desire.
And before I wrap this up, here's a nugget of wisdom from Dr Steve Maraboli: "Stop validating your victim mentality. Shake off your self defeating drama and embrace your innate ability to recover and achieve."
