Once you move out of a victim mindset, you begin to see the victory.

You can only control what is within your control.

A little selfishness is sometimes necessary if it helps you become a better version of yourself.

Constantly trying to help everyone else can slowly push you into the backseat of your own life.

You have to help yourself first. Focus on what you can control for yourself.

At that moment, nothing changes outside. Life remains exactly the same.

But you change.

You become present. You become capable of dealing with whatever life brings.

Controlling what you can control gives you the strength to deal with what you cannot.