It's Not About You
Alicia Divico, LMHCPublished on: 02/04/2026
Most of what you take personally… isn’t about you. This piece breaks down 8 everyday situations—from unanswered texts to criticism and breakups—and shows why they say more about them than they ever will about you. If you’ve ever spiraled into “What did I do wrong?”—this is your reset. Plus, 10 journal prompts to help you separate your worth from other people’s behavior.
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