Insecurities are tough. Realizing your worth is a lifelong battle and something that continuously needs work, but trust us when we say that it’s a beautiful struggle. Here are some things to remember and do when you feel like you’re cutting yourself short.
1. Everyone’s on their own path.
Everyone is going through their own struggles and accomplishments. We all got our own hustle and it may take us different times to get to our end goal, but we’re always going somewhere. As long as you are moving forward, you just have to trust in the process.
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2. We all have different talents.
When you find yourself comparing yourself to people with different talents, remember that we’re all good at something. Maybe not all talents are glorified equally, but we all have something to contribute to this world, whether it be organizing, listening to others, or discovering new music. When you can’t think of anything, try something new. Join a new club, try different hobbies and maybe you’ll discover something about yourself you never knew. College is all about self-discovery.
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3. Surround yourself with positive, uplifting energy.
This advice is crucial because we feed off the energy around us even if we don’t know it. When you are feeling down, call up a good friend that you can laugh with or listen to your favorite song. Distract yourself and be in the moment. A mantra that I like to by is to “be the energy you want to attract.”
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4. Be grateful for what you have.
Life is something to be grateful for! We live in an amazing environment and have an opportunity to learn about life and ourselves. We have to take it! The world is bigger than we can ever imagine and there is always something to be grateful for.
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5. Write out things you love about yourself and things you want to improve upon.
When you catch yourself comparing yourself to others, don’t forget all of your great characteristics. You have a lot to offer, write it down! It might be helpful to write down things you want to improve upon, so you can continue to grow.
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I hope these little reminders and tips help you grow into the best version of yourself. And always remember, change happens gradually. Give yourself some credit for little accomplishments, like complimenting someone instead of wishing you had that certain characteristic. Life’s a lot easier with a more positive attitude, and I’m not saying that it’s easy to attain, but we can always try. We are all different and on our own journeys. I hope you can start yours today.