You Might Be Pretty,

You Might Be Pretty, but are You Beautiful?

By Eryn Pierce

This article is for anyone who has ever felt self-conscious about their looks in one way or anotherJ

I’m short, chubby, and don’t have many common qualifications to be considered ‘pretty’ by most standards. I don’t have guys rushing up to get my number. No secret admirer has ever fallen in love with me from afar. I don’t think many people take a second glance after seeing me. And sometimes I get down about that. But then I remember I might not exactly be pretty, but I know for a FACT that I am beautiful. Here are five non-superficial ways to be beautiful every single day.

1. BE KIND

• give compliments to strangers
• smile and make eye contact to people you don’t know
• make someone feel about themselves the way you feel when someone random is nice to you

2. BE CONFIDENT

• own who you are!
• self love baby
• your confidence will rub off on the people you’re around
• others will notice your confidence glow

3. RADIATE POSITIVITY

• focus on the good in every situation
• keep your words and actions positive
• support and encourage those around you

4. BE HONEST

• transparency shows you are genuine
• the truth is never the wrong answer (unless it’s unnecessary and possibly hurtful)

5. ACT EMPATHETICALLY- The Golden Rule

• Consider how your actions affect others
• Put yourself in someone else’s shoes before you say or do something
• Act in a way that distributes only happiness
• “Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated”

These five things are not absolute. I am constantly working to be a better person and love myself more every day. I know, though, that with each good deed and kind word or action, I am showing the world how beautiful I really am.

I invite you to do the same.

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