We don’t always get to choose the people in our immediate environment. Family, work, responsibilities and circumstances often place us alongside people we wouldn’t consciously choose as influences.
That’s just life.
But what we can choose is who we learn from, who we listen to, and who we allow to shape our thinking, decisions and direction. We can choose our mentors, our teachers, and our support network.
That choice matters more than most people realise.
The voices you regularly take in shape your nervous system, your beliefs and your sense of what’s possible. Over time, they influence how you respond to stress, how you see challenges, and what you believe you’re capable of changing.
You don’t need more noise. You don’t need more opinions. You need people who expand your thinking, steady your energy and challenge you in a way that helps you grow rather than shut down.
Choose wisely. Curate your inputs as carefully as you curate your environment. Distance yourself where needed, even if only energetically, and be intentional about who you give your attention to.
Your future self is shaped by the guidance you accept today.
I’d love to know, what qualities do you now look for in mentors or support that you didn’t value before?