Being aware of myself on all levels is important and healthy for my growth. I've learned that if there is anything that I should take note of, I should do so without judgment on myself. If, for some reason, I get down on myself, I have to remind myself that I'm doing fine and will continue to work on any inner negativity for my sake.

Sometimes, I overanalyze who I am and who I'm becoming to the point where I get swept away, probably because I can't confine myself to a mere definition. I am many things, and I've accepted that. Or maybe I'm just not decisive.

I can be my own worst critic. A perfectionist constantly chiseling at my flaws until I realize that it's perfectly acceptable to have flaws. However, I always have room to improve on things I know I could be better in and can benefit me.

I'm letting myself change in ways I didn't know were possible. Being open to evolving has felt like I've been shedding my skin every now and then. I can feel myself going through some sort of funk. Like I don't know who I am, or I've lost interest in a lot of things. That can be confusing.

That uncomfortable feeling is caused by leaving a part of my old self behind.

Someone couldn't possibly love themselves without being self-aware. If you tried, you'd come to find that you're only loving yourself for who you are in the moment. You need to also love yourself during the dark times, the moments when you know you have to be the one to lift yourself up.

In order to care for yourself, it's crucial to know what makes your soul catch on fire, who makes you feel good, and what wears you down.

Strangers will become friends, and friends will become strangers. Our favorite song could be different next year.

Ever since I've been accepting that things come and go because a lot of what's happening around me is temporary, I've only wanted to surround myself with people that make me happy and do things that bring me peace.

When I find myself feeling unbalanced, I need to recharge. I do this by being away from others.

I've started practicing meditation before bed. This has helped me to settle in my own body and find inner peace at the end of the day. Another form of meditation that I do for myself is writing in my reflective journal, just to make issues come to a head so that I can properly deal with them.

I've also been working on the habit of doing cardio every two days to maintain natural energy, which I desperately need all the time.

Know what makes you tick. Know what makes you dance. Most importantly, know who you are and welcome in the person you don't quite know yet.