Ultimately, everyone should be allowed to decide and define what a fulfilled life looks like for themselves according to their individual desires, not society’s standards. For brown girls, the guilt of choosing yourself and being labeled negatively often clouds our ability to attune to our needs. I encourage you to suspend judgement and have an honest conversation with yourself about your decisions. Pay close attention to the sensations in your body to help guide your intuition. Decide what YOU want. Believe YOU can have it. Believe YOU deserve it. Believe it’s possible for YOU. YOU decide to... Learn a new skill Follow your passions Draw a boundary Start therapy Educate yourself YOU decide to... Ask for help Pursue a different career Leave a toxic environment Parent the way you want to Let go of family obligations YOU decide to... Voice your opinion Pave your own path Try new things Reveal your truth Protect yourself YOU decide to... Say no Take your time Celebrate your wins Share your struggles Build a new dream YOU decide to... Open a new business End a relationship Ignore unsolicited advice Modify your goals Challenge your comfort zone YOU decide to... Invest in yourself Break a cycle of trauma Stop procrastinating Give yourself credit Accept your greatness What are you going to decide to do for yourself today?