Confidence is a trait that comes and goes and is influenced by one’s surroundings. Unlike most people, I am the kind of girl who sticks out like a sore thumb. Not in the sense where I am noticed in a crowd and everyone looks over at me in jealousy. No, I'm more of the “tripping over my own two feet” and “something is stuck between your teeth” type.

Although that feeling of being stared at may just be in my head, it is a thought that crosses my mind often. I am a lot of things, many both good and bad, but, nonetheless, they are a lot of things that make me, me.

I am the kind of girl who plans out her future, expecting it to go as planned. Then, when it doesn’t, I momentarily feel like I’ve failed and instantly come up with a plan B. The kind who has “the ideal life” predetermined.

I am the kind of girl who craves cleanliness and will stop all other priorities in order to clean and organize any room in sight. When items are out of place, I feel as if my life is in shambles and all will fall apart if there is a single thing out of order. My environment reflects my lifestyle, and when things are disheveled, so is my life.

I am the kind of girl whose life feels like an oxymoron, only because I am one of the most indecisive individuals on this planet.

I am the kind of girl who strives to please everyone but can never seem to be content with herself. The kind who stresses over her appearance and needs to try on a million different outfits before making a final decision.

I am the kind of girl who wants to succeed at everything she does and sets high expectations. Whether it is my grades, career, extracurriculars, or finances, I strive to be the best at whatever I do.

I am the kind of girl who will get what she wants, even if it takes a million different ways to get it. One thing I know for sure is that I am determined and highly motivated.

I am many things, and there are a number of ways to describe me, but in the end, it doesn’t matter how I am described as long as I'm content with who I am.

Acceptance of yourself is single-handedly one of the most difficult things to do. Whether it is physical, mental/emotional, or social, many people feel the need to improve on at least one of those categories in order to be happy.

Finding one’s identity and how to be satisfied with it isn’t easy, and no one said it would be. In the end, it is not how you are described but if you are comfortable and happy with who you are that matters.

One can’t instantly say “I am content with myself.” It’s easier said than done. Being content with yourself takes time, but getting to know yourself is worth it.