Websites or social media outlets constantly advertise to sign up, join their mailing list, or subscribe. People sign up and subscribe daily to all kind of things and agree to get emails or notifications. This is the same concept that can happen in our personal lives. What are you agreeing to and allowing in your life? What is your subscription?
Why do people subscribe or sign up for something? There is usually an incentive attach to it. There is also usually a benefit to it like a coupon, discount, or some type of package deal. On the other hand, people may also subscribe because they genuinely like something such as subscribing to a YouTube channel or a blog. Either way, there is a benefit for people when they chose to subscribe or sign up for something.
Life should be the same way. Whatever you are agreeing to and allowing in your day to day life should overall benefit your life. Hear me out. Is what you are subscribing to and allowing in your life, helping you grow and live a healthier life? Here are some points to consider.
What is your relationship subscription?
First, relationships are the number one thing that we all encounter whether it’s family, professional, friendships or romantic relationships. Not all relationships we can choose like family. You can’t pick your blood relatives right lol. However, you can pick what you allow into your life with any relationship even with family. You can choose to subscribe to the bitterness and brokenness that runs in your family. On the other hand, you can instead choose to subscribe to fresh vision and hope for your own future.
Next, what about friendships or dating relationships? This is also really important because you do have a choice in both of these types of relationships. Are these relationships adding to your life in a positive and healthy way? Are they encouraging, strengthening, and bringing joy to your life? If the answer is no or you are not sure where you stand with some of your relationships, maybe it is time to reevaluate those “subscriptions”.
Negative Subscriptions
Our world is surrounded with negativity everywhere. The news and social media outlets most of us listen to or read daily can be an constant source of negativity. If we digest a steady diet of that, it will negatively impact our emotional and psychological well-being, which even impacts our physical health. We have to turn off the news, log out of social media, and take a break from all of that sometimes. It is important to learn and disconnect from the online world and engage in positive distractions like exercising or listening to upbeat music.
Even people we interact with in our day to day life can be a source of negativity. For example, you can choose to unsubscribe to the negativity of your coworker instead of going along with them and complaining about the world. Additionally, you can also choose to not engage with a rude driver or an irate customer at the grocery store. Using your energy and time to subscribe to any of that negativity will drain you instead of filling your life with joy and peace. It is easy to take that negativity into your mind and heart. and keep it there.
Exclusive Subscriptions
Finally, there are plenty of subscriptions with exclusive deals. There are subscriptions with a free eBook or a gift when you subscribe. The incentives are the most beneficial.
Are you being exclusive to who you surround yourself with? I talked about relationship subscriptions. This exclusivity is a key point in romantic relationships or friendships. Your life is the most exclusive event you’ll ever attend. Not everyone is meant to be on the red carpet beside you (author unknown). Are you being exclusive to who you allow in your inner circle and who you chose to surround yourself with? Is your heart and mental well-being surrounded by a healthy environment made up of quality people? Be exclusive to subscriptions you have. Be exclusive to what or who you allow in your life.
For tips on how to live a healthy and balanced life also check out 5 Tips to Living a Balanced Life.
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This is really powerful and well put in a relevant way!
Thank you!
Naomi, I’ve said something similar before but, you have a real gift with words and a lot of wisdom. I’m sure you were raised well and God has obviously given you wisdom beyond your years. I check in occasionally to see what you have to say. Today was a great read. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for reading and your kind words. I will be doing advice posts in the future. Please share if you feel to 🙂
This is an excellent post to do a self check. I couldn’t agree more. I’ve eliminated a lot of people out of my life because their lifestyle didn’t mesh with my walk with God.
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for reading and commenting. Take care!