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I’ve spent many years of my life wanting to be different. I wanted to be cooler, taller, prettier, “blonder.” I was desperate for approval. I bought into everyone else’s opinions and never listened to my own.
Just like you, I sometimes struggle to hold it all together. When I fall down, I pick myself up and start again. One day at a time, I continually recommit to making my health and well-being my number one priority, and that’s simply the best I can do.
Of course, there’s always room for improvement, but just for a moment, drop all of the self-help tips, tricks, and techniques that you’re currently using and give yourself permission to simply be you. Start becoming comfortable in your own skin. Listen to the voice inside that always has the answers you need. Stop trying to make everyone else happy. I guarantee that people will like you better when you drop the façade.
As for me, I’m still not cooler, taller, prettier, or “blonder.” And I’m not going to apologize for any of it.
Happy Thursday,
Kitt