I used to tolerate a lot in my life. I would tolerate it by making excuses of why something I didn’t like was that way or why I couldn’t change it. Even more likely, I would assume it was someone’s fault or responsibility to change it. Over the years I have learned what it really means to tolerate.
It is an excuse not to take responsibility for what I really desire. It’s another way of playing the victim.
We really have been taught that tolerating is a good thing: We are taught that tolerating means we can “put up” with it, that tolerating it makes us stronger or more worthy.
The truth is tolerating just makes you exhausted and resentful. I want to share with you how you can stop tolerating in your life as well, and it is way easier then you think.
1.) Make a list of all the things you are currently tolerating in your life (Yes, all
the way down to the bathroom drawer with the toothpaste smears in it.)
Honestly, it is amazing what we put up with!
2.) Ask yourself why you have been tolerating it, and be honest.
Did you want someone else to do it? Did you tell yourself you didn’t
have time?
3.) Stop tolerating it! Really it is that simple, either take care of it
or change the way you feel about it. When we stop tolerating things in our lives
it doesn’t mean they have to change. We can change the way we feel about them
and release the need to tolerate ANYTHING in our lives. Believe me this saved
my relationship with my father- in- law, because I wasn’t about to get rid of Dave;0
Life is too short to tolerate anything. It drains our energy and leaves us feeling
inauthentic and unfulfilled. Do yourself a favor this year and follow
the above steps. Watch what happens to your energy.
