To The Girl Who Never Treats Herself,

You are so dedicated in every way possible. You put everyone and everything before yourself; your school work, your extracurricular activities, your family, your friends. Your heart and soul go into all that is around you but never into yourself. And that's okay! That's all just a reflection of your amazing character, golden heart, and perseverance. But sometimes it can all be too much. Sometimes when you exert all of your time and effort into whatever and whoever you are surrounded by, there just isn't enough left over for you to give to yourself. Sometimes all of that exertion becomes too exhausting. These are the times when you deserve your own effort the most.

I know how difficult it can be. How can you learn how to put yourself first every once in a while when you're so used to putting yourself last? As hard as it is, though, doing even just a little something for yourself every once in a while is one of the best things you can do. Shop a little. Get a manicure. Watch your favorite movie. Eat your favorite food. Stay in bed all day. Do something that makes you happy. You deserve it. You know you do, though I know how hard it probably is for you to admit it.

Today, I challenge you to do a little something for yourself. Spend a little money, breathe a little fresh air, take some time to appreciate yourself, too, to spoil yourself and love yourself as much as you do everything else in your life. You are absolutely incredible, I promise you. And you deserve to give yourself just as much love as you give other people.