We live by rules we never agreed to—silent, unspoken expectations that shape who we are, how we show up, and what we believe we can achieve. Be nice. Don’t take up too much space. Success looks a certain way. You should have it all figured out by now.

But who made these rules? And why are we still following them?

This piece is a call to awareness—and rebellion. It’s about recognizing the invisible rules that hold us back and choosing to break them, one by one. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you’re living by a script you didn’t write, this is for you.

What’s one rule you’re ready to unlearn?