Sometimes, you may not receive support you need from the people who want if from and be discouraged or disheartened. Be it your family, spouse, or close friend. You feel that the people who are closer to you and know you better than others should be the source of approval, support, and encouragement for what you are doing.
The truth is, they have their own belief and value systems that may not resonate with a particular idea or goal of yours. They may dismiss, disagree with, or discourage your efforts. Don’t be upset. They are not being mean to you but just being “them”.
Instead of being hurt, be OK with them being unable to support that particular thing you want to do. Instead of trying to change them, find somone that supports it.
Say, you want to lose weight by starting Keto diet and running. You can find like-minded people in online running groups or Keto diet community. The support, encouragement, advice, and inspiration that come from those who advocate the idea or activity are authentic, sincere, impactful, and uplifting. It is OK to find the resource in the outside of your immediate circle who you believe should know you better. Soon, those like-minded and supportive strangers become good friends.
