Like most human beings, I have insecurities. I look in the mirror most days and criticize every little thing about myself. I pick myself apart and hate that I don't have a flat stomach or that my hair isn't down to my back. Feelings of hatred toward yourself can really put a damper in your mood and make you insecure. Society has conditioned us into believing that are aren't beautiful unless we look a certain way. I, like many others, hope to one day be happy with who I am, but I know how tough that can be. Looks can only take you so far. Feeling good about yourself and having confidence is a wonderful feeling, but it's often overlooked that looks aren't everything.
With all of the "body positive" movements going on especially recently, it has been so nice to go on Twitter or Instagram and seeing beautiful humans posting pictures of themselves feelin' confident and cute. I love seeing all of the uplifting comments as well. Being a kind person is ultimately the most attractive thing a person can do. We all have insecurities and the best thing to do is to JUST. BE. NICE.
I have a new motto that I've been trying so hard to stick to and follow, but I get how it's hard to do that sometimes. In 40, 50, or 60 years when I look back on my life, I don't want to have missed out on so much just because I didn't like the way I looked that day. I don't want to miss out on going to the beach with friends because I had a little extra fat on my stomach and thighs. Honestly, it won't matter. Nobody is ever going to look back on these memories and think "wow, she wasn't the ideal body type!" It just doesn't happen that way. I want to look back and remember doing everything that I possibly could do in life and be happy doing it. Living life to the fullest is what it's all about!
In the end, looks won't matter. Nobody will remember what your hair looked like, but they will remember how you treated them. So show everyone love and kindness, and you will radiate beauty from the inside out. Life is just so much more than what size jeans you wear. It's about making memories, having fun with friends, loving others and yourself. Cut yourself some slack and remember that not only does your body love you, but you have so many people in your life that treasure your existence.
