The Inner Monologue

Let’s talk about how we humans have an absolutely charming ability to endure absolute nonsense for way too long.

We’ll put up with toxic jobs, half-assed relationships, soul-sucking friendships, and even that one kitchen drawer that refuses to open smoothly—for years—because, hey, we can get used to anything. And that’s not a flex. That’s a warning label.

Somewhere along the way, we convinced ourselves that suffering through bad situations is noble. That if we just tolerate a little harder, grind a little longer, or ignore our screaming instincts, things will magically get better. Spoiler alert: They usually don’t.

Step Back and Ask: “Why Am I Still Here?”

Is this situation temporary discomfort or permanent damage? Are you growing, or just getting really good at pretending you’re fine?

Because here’s the thing: Tolerating the intolerable isn’t strength—it’s self-sabotage.

Staying in a bad situation when you have the power to leave isn’t resilience. It’s inertia. And inertia doesn’t get you a medal; it just keeps you stuck.

Cutting Your Losses Isn’t Failure—It’s Strategy

Leaving isn’t admitting defeat. It’s a tactical retreat. You’re not running away—you’re regrouping so you can reengage on terms that don’t slowly murder your soul.

• That job that makes you dread Mondays? Leave.
• The relationship that feels like emotional whack-a-mole? Walk.
• The friendship that’s just obligation in a trench coat? Let it go.

You don’t owe misery your loyalty.

Life’s Too Short for “Good Enough”

You deserve better than just getting by. You deserve to thrive, not just survive. So if something is eating away at you, ask yourself:

• Is this fixable? (And do I want to fix it?)
• Is this worth my energy? (Or am I just afraid of change?)
• What would Future Me thank me for doing today?

If the answer is “absolutely nothing about this is serving me,” then congratulations—you’ve just identified dead weight. Drop it.

Quitting Is an Act of Self-Respect

Walking away from what doesn’t serve you isn’t weakness. It’s clarity. It’s courage. It’s refusing to let your life be dictated by sunk-cost fallacy and fear.

So stop tolerating the intolerable. You’re not a doormat. You’re a goddamn human being with options.

Use them.