1. Forgive Yourself
Stop blaming yourself. Everything happens for a reason. Don't blame yourself for being a certain way or acting a certain way. We are all different and that's what makes us unique. Being different is far from being a bad thing. It's in the past and we know we can't change what's happened, so embrace it! Everything is learning experience and a part of growing up.
2. Be Positive
You will only feel the way you let yourself feel. Positive thoughts can lead to a positive outlook on life. Sometimes it helps by thinking of one positive thing about yourself a day. Maybe you liked the way something looks that day or maybe it's even how you handled a certain situation. Either way, it becomes that much easier to embrace your true self.
3. Be Mindful
Know what you are thinking, feeling, and wanting. Live life the way you want to.
4. End All Toxic Relationships
The people you hang out with reflect the type of person you are. If you hang around negative people, you will eventually become negative yourself. It's okay to cut out people from your life if it means bettering yourself. It's not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of bravery.
5. Beauty Cannot Be Defined
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. One is not better than another. Everyone is beautiful in their own way.
6. Treat Others With Love and Respect
We hear far too often to 'treat others the way we want to be treated.' And it's true. If we keep putting one another down, it's just going to continue into a vicious cycle. By lifting others, we are lifting ourselves. Sometimes a small act of kindness can go far and you might even receive it in return.
7. Learn to Say No
NO MEANS NO. But seriously. If you aren't comfortable with something, say no. Saying no doesn't make you a rude person. It shows that you are intelligent enough to know what's best for your well-being. You'd be letting yourself down by agreeing to something you aren't comfortable with.
8. Find Your Happy Place
This took me longer than I think it should have, but long story short, everyone has a happy place so find it! Find that special place that calms you, makes you happy, and let's you feel free. Being in a location of positive energy makes it that much easier to feel good about yourself.
9. Stop Comparing
You are your own person. Comparing yourself to another human being is the last thing you want to do. You will never be anyone but yourself and that is okay. Actually, that's more than okay. You should want to stay yourself. There's never going to be another you. No one can play you as well as you do!
10. Love Yourself
Chances are, there are people out there that wishes they were you, but you are taken. Be the best version of you that you can be. Laugh more. Smile more. Love yourself more!
