"I’d rather disappoint other people than my future self because no one else is going to live my life for me. Why should I waste it trying to please others?" This hits so hard! I've been trying to live this way too - I'm very much a recovering people pleaser. Boundaries are difficult but they are so, so important!
Indeed! You can't overemphasize the importance of setting boundaries 🥺 I really believe that the best way to love and serve others is to become the best version of ourselves. Self-care isn't selfish because we cannot give what we do not have in the first place 🤍
Thanks for the special mention Alea, I love your newsletter and so many great recommendations to other great writers.
Your writing is very engaging and your friendly style always hooks people to read till the end. Looking forward to more great posts from you this year!
Thanks so much for the shoutout, Alea, and your highlight reel is absolutely fantastic 🎉 It is so full of joy and growth--I'm truly inspired and excited to keep following your journey in 2025 :)
Thank you so much Sheridan for inspiring me to make my own highlight reel and even taking the time to read it and leave a comment 🥹💗 I’m wishing you all the best in 2025 too! ✨
Hi Alea! Always such a pleasure to hear your thoughts and your perspective. When I quit Substack at the beginning of 2024, it felt lonely. Now I'm happy to have you as part of my Substack tribe. Super excited for the year ahead of us, it's going to be epic!!
Thank you so much Maïssane 🥹 I’m so touched by your words because it is a huge part of my mission to make my fellow creators feel less lonely in their journey 💗 I’m so excited for us to grow together this year! 💖
Hello, Alea! I’m honored to be included in the recap of your journey so far. Thank you! I love your enthusiasm and passion, and you do a wonderful job curating great pieces in your notes too. I hope you continue to enjoy Substack to the fullest!
I always enjoy seeing your name pop up in my notifications Alea, your positivity is infectious and it's no wonder that you're inspiring other people to start their journeys too.
Thank you very much for the mention in your post, I really like the idea, you've mentioned some fantastic creators here, many of whom I have already connected with, but the others I'll look at because a recommendation from you means something.
I'm always happy reading your thoughtful comments too! I'm so grateful for our friendship~ If I'm not mistaken, I think you were my 2nd subscriber 😯 Thank you for being one of the first few people to appreciate my work 🥹🙏🏻
Keep being you too, Mark! You're one of the kindest people I've met here on Substack and you're an amazing writer! ✨
I’m grateful too, it’s so weird how this place connects people who’s paths would have never crossed in the real world, through geography, circumstance or age, but allow shared values and interests to bring them together online.
Thanks for the kind words, I’m very poor getting praise, but thank you :)
"I’d rather disappoint other people than my future self because no one else is going to live my life for me. Why should I waste it trying to please others?" This hits so hard! I've been trying to live this way too - I'm very much a recovering people pleaser. Boundaries are difficult but they are so, so important!
Indeed! You can't overemphasize the importance of setting boundaries 🥺 I really believe that the best way to love and serve others is to become the best version of ourselves. Self-care isn't selfish because we cannot give what we do not have in the first place 🤍
When you have found the path, the Universe continues to bring you what you need.
thankful to be part of your journey 🧡
Thank you so much for your kindness, Claudia! You're a huge blessing in the Substack community 🙏🏻💖
Thanks for the special mention Alea, I love your newsletter and so many great recommendations to other great writers.
Your writing is very engaging and your friendly style always hooks people to read till the end. Looking forward to more great posts from you this year!
Thank you so much, Moon! I really appreciate you 🥹🙏🏻
I sometimes wonder if my posts are too long and if people would even read them till the end, so your kind words mean so much 🥺💖
I’m also looking forward to more great posts from you this year! ✨
Thanks so much for the shoutout, Alea, and your highlight reel is absolutely fantastic 🎉 It is so full of joy and growth--I'm truly inspired and excited to keep following your journey in 2025 :)
Thank you so much Sheridan for inspiring me to make my own highlight reel and even taking the time to read it and leave a comment 🥹💗 I’m wishing you all the best in 2025 too! ✨
More than likewise, Alea!! 🧡🧡
Thank you to you as well ❤️ It's a pleasure sharing this experience with you and so many other wonderful creators here!
Hi Alea! Always such a pleasure to hear your thoughts and your perspective. When I quit Substack at the beginning of 2024, it felt lonely. Now I'm happy to have you as part of my Substack tribe. Super excited for the year ahead of us, it's going to be epic!!
Thank you so much Maïssane 🥹 I’m so touched by your words because it is a huge part of my mission to make my fellow creators feel less lonely in their journey 💗 I’m so excited for us to grow together this year! 💖
This made my dad Alea! I'm so glad you were able to create your own Highlight Reel. Here's to more highlights in 2025!
Thank you so much for the inspiration, Chris! 🙏🏻✨ Wishing you a Happy New Year! 🥳🎇
Thanks, you too!
Hello, Alea! I’m honored to be included in the recap of your journey so far. Thank you! I love your enthusiasm and passion, and you do a wonderful job curating great pieces in your notes too. I hope you continue to enjoy Substack to the fullest!
Thank you so much, Jamie! I'll never forget your kindness 🥰 Wishing you a new year full of joy, peace, and abundance! 🙏🏻💖
First of all: Hello Aleas's Mom!
That's great that your Mom subscribed!
I always enjoy seeing your name pop up in my notifications Alea, your positivity is infectious and it's no wonder that you're inspiring other people to start their journeys too.
Thank you very much for the mention in your post, I really like the idea, you've mentioned some fantastic creators here, many of whom I have already connected with, but the others I'll look at because a recommendation from you means something.
Keep being you Alea!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mark! 💖
I'm always happy reading your thoughtful comments too! I'm so grateful for our friendship~ If I'm not mistaken, I think you were my 2nd subscriber 😯 Thank you for being one of the first few people to appreciate my work 🥹🙏🏻
Keep being you too, Mark! You're one of the kindest people I've met here on Substack and you're an amazing writer! ✨
I’m grateful too, it’s so weird how this place connects people who’s paths would have never crossed in the real world, through geography, circumstance or age, but allow shared values and interests to bring them together online.
Thanks for the kind words, I’m very poor getting praise, but thank you :)