self love
Start writing a post
Student Life

You're The Only One Who Defines Who You Are

Don't let others determine who you are or who you could be.

104
You're The Only One Who Defines Who You Are
Julia Meyer

Today, September first, will be the day that I stop letting others define me.

We live in a world where, unfortunately, most people care way too much about what people think about us. We live behind our social media accounts, depicting the perfect life, which often isn't reality.

Because of this media consumed world we live in, it is important not to get swept up in it.

Because of the generation we live in, it is important to keep these ideas in mind...

It is so easy to take what people say to us, what they think of us, how they treat us and let that affect us negatively. But, we can not let others determine who we are, what mood we are in, or what we are capable of.

We are the creators of our own destinies. We are the only person that has complete control over who we are, who we become, and what we do in our lives.

Do not let people label you. You are yourself for a reason, embrace it.

Do not hide who you are. You are perfect the way that you are, and you are enough. Trust that.

If someone breaks your heart, you are not weak. You are strong enough to get through it.

If you feel lost, there is only more room for you to be found.

If you feel beautiful, do not worry about others thinking the same.

See a low point in life as a way to get stronger, as a way to grow as an individual.

I encourage you to take the negative things in your life and turn them into a positive. Don't let them bring down who you are. Instead, let them build you up.

Be who you truly are, and do not let anyone get in the way of that amazing person.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58420
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37635
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959232
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

193653
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments