The Weight of Should and the Freedom of Choice

Hey Beautiful,

How many times a day do you hear the word "should" in your mind? You should say yes. You should be more agreeable. You should do more, give more, be more.

That little word carries so much weight, doesn’t it? But here’s the thing: "should" is a trap. It’s the voice of expectation, not truth. It keeps us tethered to obligations that don’t align with who we really are.

When you stop living by "should" and start living by choice, everything shifts. Choice is freedom. It’s power. It’s you, deciding what matters most to you—not what someone else expects.

Today, I want you to ask yourself: What would happen if I stopped "should-ing" myself? What would my life look like if I gave myself permission to choose?

Because here’s the truth: every "should" you release is a step closer to living the life you want—not the one society thinks you should want.

With you,
Dee