I’m just 19, which is definitely just a short time on this earth comparatively to many others I know. But here are the things that I do to be the best me, and you should do them too.
1. Be confident.
If you’re confident in who you are, you’ll definitely feel the best that you can be. If you strut your stuff in the halls or proudly wear that baseball cap with green hair, I guarantee your whole day will feel much different. If it’s one thing from being on this earth that I know, it’s that you’re stuck with what you have, and you should just embrace that.
2. Wear comfortable clothes.
Here, I’m not trying to tell you that you should only wear comfortable clothes to an interview or the like. But, if you have a choice, you should be comfortable most of the time rather than always fidgeting in your seat. If you feel like just wearing sweats and a hoodie to school that day, then just do it.
3. Wear makeup sometimes.
If I’m ever having a “ugh” day or a day I just want to feel extra wonderful, I always throw some makeup on my face (figuratively, of course). Some mascara and eyeliner always does wonders for my confidence; especially if I’m having a not-so-good hair day.
4. Know that you can’t always control everything.
I learned this one a while back, but it absolutely has been one of the most valuable. If ever there comes a day where you spill your coffee on yourself, it starts suddenly pouring down rain while you are walking on campus, or you just seem extra clumsy that day, accept this and just move on because there isn’t much you can do.
5. Be aware of the golden rule.
When I say the golden rule I’m talking about the one that says, “Always treat people like you want to be treated.” I’ve learned this one on several occasions when I’ve had to deal with rude customers or bullies at school. There isn’t usually much you can do about these situations except for the fact that you should understand what's happening and then kill them with kindness, as they say.
6. Not many people are worth crying over.
That boyfriend you just went on one date with but then come to find out he cheated on you? Nope. The best friend who supposedly had your back but then told the entire school that you still sleep with a "blankie" every night? Not them either. If these people truly cared about you, they wouldn’t act in a way that would make you want to cry. So think twice the next time you start to tear up about something.
7. Love yourself.
This is easily the most important ingredient. Loving yourself is the key to feeling certainty in life. Who cares if you have five pimples, a fat roll on your stomach, or have different sized feet? I sure don’t. I’ll love you for exactly who you are and you should too. Being in love with who you are and who you’re meant to be will make it that much easier when trying to start a life with someone else, just make sure that they know that they should love themselves too.
That’s it! Through these 7 steps, I’ve learned a lot about myself, and others, and I think you will too. Write any other tips you guys might have to being the absolute best you can be in the comments.
