An idiom that I learned from therapy · 6:11am May 15th, 2021
It's called "living in your head rent-free" which means, according to TheFreeDictionary, "Of a person, to be a source of antipathy or exasperation to one to the extent of becoming a frequent or continual subject of one's agitated thoughts. The term indicates that such a person is able to negatively impact one without any repercussions (with the implication that one should not allow such a person to have such an effect on them)".
After the therapist explained it to me, it made a lot of sense. I've been taking people's unsupportive remarks personally for so long that it hindered my progress to fulfill what I want to do in life and to become a better person. He suggested that I should think more of those who are supportive of me and less of those who are not. I can't control what others say, but I can control how I react.
Whoever is going through a similar experience, this idiom would certainly help you understand why being consumed by invalidating comments deters you from embracing your individuality and unleashing your potential.
That...actually is really helpful to me.
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