As many “General Hospital” fans are already well aware, soap veteran Steve Burton has recently stepped away from the show to spend more time with his wife and their blended family. While Burton may be on hiatus from filming, he isn’t slowing down.
The soap star also works as a weight-loss and mindset coach. As a result, Burton is staying busy motivating his clients and fans during his break from the soap. Read on to discover what the “General Hospital” star had to say about personal growth and overcoming naysayers during times of change.
Steve Burton Encourages Fans to ‘Stop Apologizing’ in New Message
Soap legend Steve Burton took to Instagram to share a very important message with his fans. In an Instagram Reel, he opened with a bold message, saying, “People don’t have a problem with your habits… they have a problem with your growth.”
With that sentiment hanging in the air, Burton followed up his bold statement by telling fans point-blank, “Stop apologizing for bettering yourself.”
The “GH” star said he sees this often in his coaching. In his follow-up explanation, Burton said, “It’s crazy when people start to make changes for the better. Maybe pick some better foods, maybe not drink for thirty days, and people go crazy.”
In his messaging, he made it clear to his fans that just because other people want you to stay where you are doesn’t mean you have to.
In a final motivational plea, Burton assured his followers, “So, you don’t have to apologize to anybody for prioritizing you, your health, mentally, physically, spiritually. That’s what we’re supposed to do. Have a good day.”
Soap Fans React to Steve Burton’s Message About Growth
Steve Burton has a knack for motivating people and helping them strive for more. His latest message certainly resonated with many of his followers, as they dropped feedback in the comment section.
One fan wholeheartedly agreed with Burton, writing, “Yes, it does make people uncomfortable when you start to make progress and succeed… those are the WRONG PEOPLE.”
This fan hit the nail on the head, pointing out that if the people you surround yourself with aren’t excited for your growth, then those probably aren’t the people you should be surrounding yourself with.
Fans Share Personal Stories in Response to Steve Burton’s Message
Other fans got more personal in their responses, sharing their own experiences with naysayers.
One fan wrote, “Seriously dealing with this right now. I’m out here trying to grow in a positive direction as a person, especially as I’m turning 40 on Thursday, but people don’t like it. Well, they can stand still while I move as fast as I can because I’ll be damned if I’m gonna stay in the same position for anyone’s comfort.”
Burton’s message came at the right time for this fan, and for another who thanked him directly, writing, “You are the first person I ever heard say: It’s ok to take care of yourself. It’s not being selfish to prioritize your own well-being. For that, I say once again THANK YOU!!”
Even during his hiatus, Steve Burton isn’t one to leave fans hanging, continuing to connect with “GH” viewers through motivational messages on Instagram.
