“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” ~ Mandy Hale

I’ve learned the hard way that giving energy to toxic situations or letting fear of failure take the lead only keeps us stuck. It’s easy to get caught in the drama or doubt, but growth demands that we rise above the noise. This quote is a reminder: change may be uncomfortable, but staying somewhere you’ve outgrown—out of habit, fear, or misplaced loyalty—is far more painful. Choose to pour your energy into what moves you forward, not what holds you back.