You are the pilot of your life, make sure you’re taking control because someone else can take that away very easily. There are many people who will take advantage of your lack of control and use you or tell you what to do with your life. I’m not just talking about your boss who tells you what to do at work, I’m also talking about your friends, siblings, parents, relatives, and other people you know. Whether you realize it or not, they also have some impact on your life. I’m not saying that you have to alienate yourself from them, that’s a totally different thing. What I’m trying to say is that sometimes people may tell you that you should live your life a certain way because they think that’s what’s best for you. The only person who knows what’s best for you is YOU. If you don’t like something, don’t do it. If you don’t like someone, don’t hang around them just because your friend does. Your friend may get along with them, but not you. You won’t get along with everybody and that’s just a simple fact. Pleasing everyone is impossible and will only make you miserable.

Society and the media is always trying to tell us what to do like what your body should look like, your makeup, your hair, your height, your appearance and so on. In reality, what do they know about you? Who are they to tell you what to do? Everyone is different and unique in their own way. We can’t all look the same because that would be a boring world without any variety of human beings. We can’t let these outsiders tell us how we should look, if we love ourselves then f*** them! You don’t have to be skinny or attractive or tall to be confident, anyone can love themselves. Loving yourself is a very important love to have in life especially in today’s society that’s always trying to lower self-esteems. I’m actually really glad that all these plus-size models are being used for ads because now there will be more real representation. They shouldn’t even be called “plus-size” models because that puts them in a certain category, just call them beauty models because that’s what they really are. They’re just showing true beauty in its several forms.

In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act. If liking yourself is a rebellious act, then why don’t we all be rebels? Being yourself is one of the realest things you can do in life because that’s what makes you, you. We all have different personalities, humor, likes and dislikes. Why should we have to hide it? It’s what makes us unique and stand out from the crowd. We have to embrace ourselves and stop putting on a facade every day. Not everyone is going to like it, but the right ones will. When you’re not being yourself, you’re not happy. Being happy should be your ultimate goal in life. Do what you makes you happy despite what others think because it’s your life and not theirs.

We all have goals and dreams in life that we wish to achieve whether it’s traveling the world, owning a business, buying a house, becoming famous, become president of a country, become an artist, a writer or whatever it may be. Many of us may see these dreams as impossible or give up too easily because the road is too difficult in the beginning. You can’t stop when you haven’t even taken the first step! Here’s a reality check for you, life isn’t easy! If you want something, GO FOR IT! Don't let anybody stop you from achieving happiness in your life because at the end of the day, you only have one life to live might as well make the best of it. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Remember one thing, the only limit is the one you set yourself. The minute you stop trying is the minute you stop believing in yourself. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want EVER. Misery loves company and you don’t want to be that company, trust me.