First, even when you bend over backward and try to please everyone, and make it work, even THAT won’t guarantee that other people will think a positive thought. Let Them. Second—and this is the most important point—don’t be the person who bends over backward to make everyone happy. I used to be that person. It left me depleted and feeling like nothing I could do was ever good enough. Now that I know the Let Them Theory, I bend over backward to make myself happy. Let me explain. The reason to make a herculean effort, or to show up both at your friend’s birthday party and to see your
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