Providing Justification

I have begun internalizing that I don't need to give a reason for my thoughts or actions if I don't want to, and I don't owe anyone an explanation.

This implies that I have the freedom to determine what is private to me and why, when an explanation or rationale undermines my own objectives, and who does or does not deserve an explanation. I believe that who I choose to share my why with—and in which situations—is something I have authority over. It's a gradual process to recognize this vs. "answer by default." Baby steps!