Have you ever felt as though no one knows you exist? Like you're excluded from everything? Maybe no one really goes out of their way to talk to you, or they talk over you when you try to tell a story? No matter which you've felt, if not all of the above, you know it never feels good. You find yourself questioning your worth; maybe you're just not loud enough or interesting enough to talk to, maybe you're too shy to get anyone's attention. You may feel like you should change things about yourself so that others would actually notice you.
I'm here to tell you that your worth is not determined by the way others may or may not treat you. You don't need to change anything about yourself. Anyone who is worth your time will love you as you are while also helping and allowing you to grow into an even more amazing individual. Don't let anyone drag you down. Don't ever feel as though you have to change in order to please others or gain the attention of someone. You are enough and you have so much potential. You're amazing, and your opinion of yourself is what matters.
In turn, be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody. You know how it feels to be treated as if you're invisible, so don't treat others that way. Go out of your way to smile at people and check in on them if they seem down, even if you've never talked to them before. Do what you can to make everyone feel important. Listen to what people have to say and don't exclude anyone. There's not a single person out there who deserves to feel as though they aren't worth anyone's time. You have the opportunity to bring so much joy and laughter to the people around you. What's the harm in making sure the stranger crying in the bathroom is okay? Would it hurt to tell your friends that you appreciate them regularly? Would it take too much time to actually listen to the story someone at your table is telling? You don't realize it, but the way you act towards others and the things you say can have a great impact. You could make someone's day, you could even save someone's life. Never hesitate to make someone smile and you will in turn find joy within the positive reactions of others. Everyone on this planet is important, including yourself. Never forget that and keep striving to spread happiness.
