What You Tolerate Becomes Your Normal

What You Tolerate Becomes Your Normal Have you ever lived with something for so long that you stopped realizing it needed to change? Sometimes we become so good at managing stress, chaos, exhaustion, unhealthy habits, and difficult situations that we convince ourselves we're okay simply because we're still functioning. But functioning isn't the same as thriving. In this deeply personal episode of I’m New Here, Dawn Richardson opens up about the things she once normalized—including constantly carrying too much—and the wake-up call that forced her to reevaluate what she was willing to accept in her life. This conversation is about recognizing what you've gotten used to, questioning the things you've learned to live with, and understanding that familiar doesn't always mean healthy. You don't have to wait until something becomes unbearable to decide it needs to change. What you tolerate becomes your normal. Be careful what you teach yourself to live with.