When we don’t own who we are, we feel like we need to be someone else to measure up. We come from a place of lack and not feeling like we are good enough as we are. But the truth is, it is our imperfections and flaws that make us relatable, unique, beautiful and…human.
If we can’t accept ourselves as we are, how can we believe that other people will? Even if they do, we won’t be able to see it.
Remember that the experiences and struggles you have had do not define you. Don’t let your struggle become your identity.
Here are some things to remember about your value and worth:
- Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.
- Self-love, self-respect, self-worth all starts with the word “self” because you can’t get them from anyone else.
- If you find yourself constantly trying to prove your worth to someone else, you have already forgotten your value.
- In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.
- You are not your mistakes. They are what you did, not who you are.
Like Danielle LaPorte says, “You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge. Apologize for mistakes. Apologize for unintentionally hurting someone- profusely. But don’t apologize for being who you are.”
Be proud of who you are. Own everything about yourself. Have the courage to step up and live your story. You never know who may see you and feel inspired to do the same.
