We often cause ourselves pain by assuming we matter more to others than we actually do.

This quote hits hard because it's true. We sometimes think we're way more important to others than we actually are. It's a bit of a wake-up call. We get caught up in our own heads, imagining we're a big part of someone else's story when, really, we might just be a footnote. Think about the last time you texted someone and they didn’t reply right away. Maybe you started overthinking it. Did I do something wrong? Do they not care? But chances are, they were just busy, and it wasn't about you at all. Here's a quick tip: focus on how you feel about yourself instead of how much you matter to others. It's freeing. You do you, and let others do them. It'll save you a lot of unnecessary stress.

Quote By: Harriet Lerner