Life has become one big game of comparison. People tend to speak of someone else’s success or good qualities while wishing they had them as well. There’s only one you, and comparing your unique self to other people won’t get you anywhere. People are all so different that it's almost impossible for an accurate comparison. Think of the great things you possess!

A lesson I’ve learned is that there will always be someone who’s prettier than you, someone who’s smarter than you, someone who’s skinnier than you, or someone who’s more successful than you. The key is to not sit back and compare yourself to those people. Jealousy and envy are natural feelings, but it's not great when they begin to overpower you. Don’t be bitter about someone else! Worry about yourself, because you’ll be surprised with all of the great qualities you find within yourself.

If someone compliments you, especially on an insecurity of yours, accept it! Don’t turn down a compliment. Take it and run with it. It’s OK to accept a compliment that you may not believe to be true. Someone else sees beauty in your insecurity, which can be an instant confidence booster.

Don’t worry about the person next to you that shines with confidence. It’s OK to be quiet and shy, but don’t wish you were that person just because they're confident. You can be confident, too! Confidence starts with accepting yourself and loving yourself for who you are. So what if you dislike an aspect of yourself? Accept it and own it.

Self-acceptance is hard, especially in today's society. Everyone is trying to be on trend and everyone is becoming the same type of person. You don't have to follow the trend if you don’t think it’ll work for you. Be yourself! Create your own trend. Follow your own path. People will start looking up to you!

Don’t worry about someone else’s path for success. A road they choose may not work as well for you! Build your own journey to success. Work hard, be confident in your choices and go wherever it leads you.

Altering your actions or way of thinking just to satisfy someone can be exhausting. We’ve all been there! You do you, and don’t change a thing. It’s better to be comfortable and authentic rather than doing/thinking/saying something just for someone else’s pleasure. If they don’t agree with you, then too bad.

Love yourself! You’re unique in your own way. Embrace your features that you think are ‘different.’ Differences are what makes us, us! Love your individuality. It's OK to self-love.

In the end, there is only one you. You’re your own best friend! Have confidence in yourself and believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. Put an end to comparing yourself to others, because you're beautiful the way you are.