Lately, I've been realizing just how often self-deprecating or short-sighted words come out of my mouth. They might be subconscious bad habits, but I can consciously remember these five cliche-but-true quotes to try to overpower the negativity. Fair warning: these sayings are just as cheesy as I sound right now, but again, very true. The words you say are a direct reflection of your mindset, and the best way to change that is with positive mantras.

1. STOP APOLOGIZING.

I find myself making light of my achievements or involvements in things that I think other people may not like. This is ridiculous; I should be proud of the things I have done and that I do as I work towards my future. I'm never going to be great at what I do if I'm constantly acting apologetic for doing it.

2. BE CONFIDENT.

This goes right along with the first; if I don't believe in the things I'm doing, who the heck else is going to? Confidence is key, and fake it 'til you make it if you have to (sorry not sorry).

3. I HAVE LOTS OF PEOPLE.

This one is just tricky to navigate because my people are spread out. I go to college out of state, so a lot of them are still home, or at their own colleges, and then there are those that I have here in my new home. Either way, I have a lot of different people to laugh with and to lean on, and sometimes I forget to appreciate all of them and the unique reasons they're important to me. I feel like the amazing people I have in my life deserve better, so I'm going to try.

4. I HAVE TO PUT MYSELF OUT THERE.

This is just self-explanatory. Routines and safe decisions not to put myself out there are starting to frustrate me. What is the recommendation? Do one thing every day that scares you? I think I'm seriously going to have to start that.

5. I AM SO LUCKY.

There will always be some personal areas with room for growth, but I have a good life. I am doing work that I am proud of, I have great people in my life, I am going somewhere I want to go and, more importantly, I am currently somewhere I want to be. In other words, everything is okay, or it will be.