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Idiom: Put your foot down
If you’re tired of others telling you what to do and when to do it, it’s time for you to put your foot down.
When you put your foot down, you exercise your authority, stop unwanted things from happening and take control of the situation.
We’re all born free, and if you’re unhappy with how your life is going, you should exercise your authority, stop unwanted things from happening, and do what you want.
We all have things in our lives that we don’t like.
We accept many of these things for no other reason than just because.
We often say we are waiting for things to change when we know they never will unless we take action.
The biggest obstacle is our determination and lack of willingness to take action.
Therefore, we wait and wait for something to happen, which never does.
Much willpower and gumption are required to put your foot down and take control of your life.
So, what am I referring to here?
Well, perhaps you’re unhappy with your English language skills.
You may not be satisfied with your weight and would prefer to lose a few kilograms.
You may want to kondo your home but never seem to be able to get around to doing it.
On a more serious note, there may be someone in your life bossing you around or making decisions you would prefer to make yourself.
If you find yourself in any of these situations or a similar one, it’s time to put your foot down and exercise some authority over your life.
At times, we have to be stern with others and ourselves.
Force yourself to stick to a regular study schedule – only you can do that.
Begin a workout regimen and tidy one little bit of your house a week.
You’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish if you put your foot down.
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