Hello to talented person who’s reading this.

We grow every single day.

This book offers reflections and perspectives gathered from different stages of life, divided into three parts: school years, university days, and working life. It invites readers to reflect on themselves and revisit their pasts. Each stage may reveal unique lessons, or perhaps lessons from the past can still be applied to life today.

Readers will discover insights, life lessons, and the small joys they may have experienced in each phase of life, while also reminiscing about past events, meaningful experiences, and the people who once shared their journey.

Often, we feel tired—
tired from studying,
tired from working,
or exhausted from life’s problems.

We grit our teeth and keep pushing forward,
thinking that when the weekend comes or we finally rest,
that fatigue will slowly fade away.

But after resting,
why do we still feel tired?

Perhaps the burden we carry isn’t just physical—
it’s our hearts.
So, our hearts need rest too,
a chance to breathe freely.

If this book were anything,
it would be like a favorite song—
one that, no matter how many times you listen,
still touches your heart deeply.

In life, we may face obstacles that seem like dead ends.
But along the way, we learn and discover important lessons that help us overcome them—if only we open our hearts, face challenges, and adapt.

This book is not a cheat sheet to conquer every hardship,
but a guide to help you reflect, understand yourself,
and gradually level up into a better version of who you are.

“One of the most important things—and the starting point of any relationship with others—is the relationship we have with ourselves.

Sometimes, building a good relationship with ourselves begins with simple steps, much like when we try to get to know someone else:
opening our hearts, talking, and listening.

These 40 essays will guide you to understand, connect with, and nurture a healthy, lasting relationship with yourself.”

How long has it been since you last embraced yourself…?
Have we forgotten this simple act?

Just learning to hold yourself gently—
this book is like a love letter we send to ourselves.

Life is this way.
Time moves this way.
What matters most is the stories and memories we choose to leave behind in the time we have.

This book tells everyone that the good things in life—things no one expects to happen—
are happening here, right now.
And the same can happen for you, too.

All it takes is learning to encourage yourself…

Kindness is a quality everyone seeks—
both in others to be kind to us,
and in ourselves to be kind to others.

But have we forgotten something?
We get caught up doing good, extending goodwill to others,
or hoping others will show us kindness.
Yet when it comes to ourselves, we often forget to care for our own hearts and feelings.

Being kind to yourself
isn’t about indulging every whim,
but about truly loving yourself
and recognizing your own worth.

This book will be by your side,
inviting you to be gentle with yourself
in all aspects of life,
bringing back the happiness you may have lost—
without relying on anyone else’s approval.

No matter how many tasks lie ahead,
please don’t forget this important truth:
be kind to yourself.

When we were children,
many of us dreamed of becoming adults—
free to do whatever we wished,
without asking anyone’s permission.

But growing up comes at a cost:
responsibilities and countless problems,
both from ourselves and others.

Yet these challenges are tests,
meant to help us grow stronger and wiser.
And when we overcome them,
we learn something valuable.

This book will take you through the stories, people,
and lessons that “Khit Mak” has encountered,
from childhood through youth and into full adulthood.

He believes every lesson that comes our way
holds meaning and value for oneself.

And you?
From your youth until now, what have you been through?
What have you come to understand about growing up?

As we grow older and look back,
we realize that the more we age, the more happiness slips away.
Our years increase, but our joy seems to fade.

This book is written to seek answers together—
between the author and the reader—
about what we can do with our lives
to truly find happiness.

When we speak of “love,”
we often think of “secrets,”
because it is something that happens between two people,
who must build it together and nurture it through every challenge.

In the beginning, love is always beautiful—
a time when both share,
understand each other,
and offer goodness and positive energy.

But after a while,
the sweetness fades, replaced by routine.
Each person demands more from the other,
leading to hurt feelings and battles for control.

When love grows dull,
at some point we learn and understand that
nurturing sweetness in a relationship
is a shared responsibility.

True, beautiful love
is neither about neglecting yourself
nor loving others too much,
but about striking a balanced harmony
between loving others and loving yourself.

Allow yourself to be happy,
and gladly embrace the joy that comes into your life.

To myself:
On days when the world feels cruel, I will be kind to myself.
When someone’s love fades away, I will love myself even more.
When I make mistakes, I will forgive myself.
When I feel sorrow, I will grow stronger.

I don’t promise to be perfect,
but I promise to be better every day.

Everyone
has faced dark moments in life—
times when problems arise,
times filled with sorrow,
times when we doubt ourselves.

In those moments,
what helps us get through are two things that seem opposite
yet complete each other:
“reason” and “faith.”

No matter how dark the sky,
there are always stars for us to see.
When the path feels bleak and uncertain,
deep inside, a light still guides us forward.

Sorrow and happiness are not experiences we face alone. There are countless others who have smiled and cried over the very same things as we have…

“Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself” is a guide to embracing both joy and pain through love and life.
Written by Kidmakk (@Kidmakk), a popular online author with over two million followers, this work offers short, poignant reflections on love and living. Through memories, Kidmakk invites readers to explore happiness and hardship, creating a shared sense of experience and connection.