How I Escaped the “Normal” Prison of Society (And You Can Too)

I used to wake up feeling like a zombie, trapped in this endless loop of "normal" life. Work, bills, social expectations... it was like I was living someone else's script. Every day I went through the motions, pretending I was fine, but deep down, I felt suffocated. I wanted out, but I didn’t know how. Then, I started looking deeper into my mental health, reading everything I could, and slowly breaking free from the chains of "society’s normal." This is my journey to truly living, and I want to share it with you.

Here are the 7 things that helped me get out of that suffocating mindset:

1. Stop living by other people's rules. Break your own path.
2. Therapy isn’t just for fixing problems—it’s for building a healthy mindset.
3. Silence the noise—take time every day to be alone with your thoughts.
4. Stop judging yourself for not fitting in. Your weirdness is your strength.
5. Don’t fear being “too much.” The world needs more of that.
6. Your emotions are your guide. Don’t numb them.
7. Manifestation isn’t magic—it’s aligning your mindset with your desires.

My therapist also threw a bunch of book recs at me, and honestly, reading these changed everything. If therapy’s not accessible, these books are the next best thing. Trust me, they’ll open your eyes.

Here are 5 books that blew my mind:

1. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle – If you’re stuck in your head, this is the book to reset everything. A life-changer.
2. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* by Mark Manson – Insanely good read on learning to give up the “fake it till you make it” BS and actually live.
3. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach – This one made me realize that my biggest problem was my inability to accept myself fully. It's real, raw, and life-altering.
4. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – A must-read if you’re looking to understand why you’re here and how to break free of the mind prison.
5. The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer – This is the best book for anyone trying to break free from limiting beliefs. It’s pure freedom on paper.

Reading these books gave me the tools to reclaim my mental freedom. It's hard, but once you start seeing the truth behind this "normal" world, you can’t unsee it. The key is to keep learning, questioning, and breaking free. You’re not alone. Stay strong, and don’t let the world make you feel small.