An Open Self-Love Letter
If you could give your younger self some advice, what would it be?
This week has been rough and it’s only Wednesday. So instead of baking cookies (sigh), I decided my waistline and my heart could use a little self love. (I actually may bake some anyway…) Hopefully some of this resonates with you as well.
First of all, I know life has been a little rough lately. Actually, life is usually a little rough. I know you’re tired. I know you’re fighting things many people have no idea about. But guess what? You put a smile on your face and manage to do the same for others. You are strong, even when you don’t feel like it. I am proud of you.
Give yourself more credit- You have accomplished so much, and you aren’t even 30 yet! Take some time to celebrate the things you have accomplished. Sure, you may not be exactly where you want to be, but you have done so much. Believe that. Know that. Celebrate that. Looking for the next “thing” will have you forgetting all the fabulous things you’ve done already.
Don’t take things so personally- Guess what girl? It’s not all about you! Sometimes things have nothing to do with you, and everything to do with the other person.
Choose those that choose you- Everyone isn’t going to love you. Tough, but true. No matter how nice you are, there will still be those that don’t care for you. BUT, there are tons of people who love and care for you. Focus on those people. Nurture those relationships. People want to love you. Let them.
Believe in yourself just as much as you believe in others- One great thing about you is that you can see the great potential in others, but most of the time, you leave yourself out. Stop. If you want people to believe in you, you’ve got to believe in yourself. You got it girl!
Love the skin you’re in- Gosh, you are beautiful. Your awkwardness works for you. You have beautiful eyes, and a smile that can light up a room. You hear it all the time. Believe it. Nobody is perfect, and your flaws are what make you…well, you.
There is room for everyone to win- There is no reason to be intimidated of other beautiful, successful women because you are one of them! You are not broken, you are not damaged. You are amazing, intelligent, ambitious, and you will win.
You can do this. Your life has purpose, it has meaning. Get out of your own way, and go be great.
Whew. I hope you took a few gems from that. I may or may not have shed a few tears writing it. I’m rooting for you.
Love always,
CDOG