I was listening to this podcast called On Purpose by Jay Shetty, and he mentioned something that blew my mind—a study revealed that, on average, we spend 52 minutes a day talking about others. Fifty-two minutes! Can you believe it? If I asked you to spare me 52 minutes every single day, you’d probably say, “I don’t have that kind of time! I’ve got important things to do”

Have you ever hung up the phone and felt a strange emptiness? Maybe even guilt? Like, “Why did I just spend that conversation gossiping about someone who wasn’t even there?” Whether it was a call with a friend, a family member, or a colleague, those negative conversations leave a lingering bad vibe. It’s as if talking about someone else behind their back creates a heaviness that weighs on your soul.

I believe people gossip because they’re struggling with something in their own lives—love, health, knowledge, abundance, you name it. When they see someone thriving in a way they wish they could, it shines a spotlight on their insecurities. And instead of addressing their own “lack,” they project it outward.

Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine someone lacking confidence. Now, they see someone bright, confident, and absolutely killing it. Do they think, “Wow, how inspiring! I should learn from them”? Nope. Instead, they turn to a fellow insecure friend and say, “Did you see her? She’s so full of herself! All that makeup, the fancy English—it’s all for show.” Meanwhile, the person they’re tearing apart is off somewhere, blissfully living their best life, completely unaware of this petty commentary.

This world is beautiful, and life is too short to focus on the flaws of others. Instead, let’s make it a habit to celebrate people’s achievements. Praise someone’s success, even if it stings a little. You never know—they might inspire you to work on yourself.

So here’s my challenge to you: the next time you catch yourself gossiping, stop. Redirect that energy toward something that adds value to your life. And remember—nobody ever achieved greatness by tearing others down.

If you’re tired of wasting your time on gossip lol, overthinking, or scrolling endlessly through social media, I’ve got the perfect remedy: Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass. This book is like a wake-up call wrapped in wit and wisdom—it’ll remind you that you’re capable of way more than rehashing other people’s lives. Trust me, this is a book every human needs to read. Plus, if you’ve been looking for a sign to turn your life around, this is it. Don’t just take my word for it—grab your copy through this link, and thank me later when you’re too busy being awesome to even think about gossiping.

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