“Some roads, you ultimately have to walk alone.”

In life, no one will always be by your side. There are roads we must learn to walk alone.

Throughout our lives, we will meet various people. Some will help us grow, while others will test us.

No matter what, we must rely on ourselves to stay strong on our life’s journey.

Remember these three phrases, and life will improve no matter who you’re with.

Stay true to yourself, don’t disturb others’ hearts.

In life, we all strive and work hard. Shining our own light without extinguishing others’ is true cultivation.

I once saw a movie about a girl with dark skin since childhood. She felt out of place compared to her peers.

The schoolmates excluded and mocked her, leaving her friendless and even contemplating dropping out.

Her mother, saddened by this, encouraged her, saying, “It’s okay, you’re special, just be yourself.”

To boost her confidence, she enrolled her in a modeling class.

Initially reluctant, the girl discovered her love for modeling after a few classes. With dedication, she won a competition and became a local star.

She later reflected on those times, saying, “Their mockery shaped who I am today.”

A truly strong person doesn’t care about others’ opinions and doesn’t boast about their achievements.

“True peace isn’t avoiding noise but cultivating it within.”

Staying true to yourself and being content is where true strength lies.

Learn to say no.

Often, due to saving face, we hesitate to refuse others, fearing to hurt feelings or lose face.

Learning to say no is a sign of high emotional intelligence.

Don’t fear rejecting others if you have valid reasons. When someone asks for something, they anticipate two possible answers, so any response shouldn’t surprise them.

“Kindness must have a little edge.” This statement holds true.

Sometimes, by shouldering all burdens alone, you realize the importance of saying no.

Helping is kindness, but not helping is also acceptable.

Agree to what you can handle, and refuse what’s beyond your capability.

Those who understand how to say no won’t burden themselves unnecessarily.

Place hope in yourself.

By putting hope in others, you choose to wait; by trusting yourself, you choose to act.

This is the fundamental difference between the two.

We often expect others to save us, only to realize we must rely on ourselves.

Life involves ups and downs, and only those who can weather storms are treated kindly by life.

Life isn’t easy, as every step requires immense effort.

While you may envy others’ luxury, in the end, you’ll understand the sacrifices behind it.

Each step in life relies on you.

In our lifetime, we’ll meet various people—some as friends, others as passing strangers. Remember, no one is your safe haven or savior; we all face life’s challenges.

The only way to save ourselves is by becoming a better version of ourselves. Only by improving ourselves can life become better.

Life’s path is filled with obstacles, but we must bravely forge ahead.

No one’s life is smooth sailing, and everyone faces obstacles. Remember who you want to be, as you’ll attract those you strive to become.

Remember these three phrases—life will improve, no matter whom you’re with. Let’s all stay true to ourselves and become better versions of who we are.