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5 Things I've Learned 5 Months Into 2026

  1. Let it go.

How many times have you stayed up worrying about something happening tomorrow, or something that already happened during your day? Maybe I could have said it better. Maybe I could have done it differently. Maybe they actually hate me, even though they keep saying they’re fine. Here’s a harsh reality: you need to let it go. No one actually cares as much as you think they do. When you spend so much time worrying or stressing about these things, you miss out on the beautiful parts of life. We spend so much of our time stressing that we forget our lives can end at any minute. Instead of worrying, take a deep breath and give it to God. Would He actually let you down? No. It might not seem like it at first, but He is always teaching us something. Those bad days? They don’t last. And the good days? They don’t last either. So, let it all go—and give it to God.

  1. It doesn’t matter who they are—if they hurt you, walk away.

Sometimes, we fall into the traps of toxic family dynamics. The gaslighting, the emotional and mental abuse—toxic is toxic. It is 100% okay to walk away from people who no longer add positivity to your life, even if they’re family. We can forgive. We can release the anger we’ve built up for years. But you can still walk away whenever you feel like you need to. It doesn’t matter who they are.

  1. People’s true colors show when you grow closer to God.

This one hits hard. The people you thought were your truest friends can turn out to be the very anchors holding you down. When you grow closer to God, things start to feel uncomfortable, and you begin to see people’s true colors. It might sting at first, but sometimes that harsh reality brings the alignment you need. And that alignment might be exactly what helps you break free.

  1. No one is worth people-pleasing—life ends eventually.

Who actually cares if you hurt someone’s feelings by doing what’s best for you? There’s a difference between going out of your way out of genuine kindness and doing it because you feel obligated. Stand up for yourself. Stand your ground. Don’t be afraid to say no. The world will go on—I promise.

  1. The ones who truly love you will show up.

Sometimes, friendships don’t last—and that’s okay. We’re adults living busy lives, but no one is ever too busy to show up for you when it truly matters. They might not always be there physically, but they check in when you’re struggling. They choose to be there for you because they care—not because it makes them look good. Real friends don’t keep score; they don’t count how many times they’ve shown up—they just do. They’re genuine. Fake friends, on the other hand, always reveal themselves. Actions speak louder than words. You will have friends who show up for you, and you will have friends who say they’re on their way, but then cancel at the last second.


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