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Important Ways That You Can Become More Content With Yourself

Even if you look the same, you will feel empty because you are not being you.

Avery Owens

Jun 19, 2018

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Important Ways That You Can Become More Content With Yourself

Avery Owens

It's the game you can't win. You try every day to prove yourself. You constantly scroll through social media wishing you had that body, that outfit, that payroll... that life. You walk through your day constantly trying to measure up to those around you. You try and try and try. The game becomes exhausting because you can't keep up. You will never be just like the person next to you. Even if you look the same, you will feel empty because you are not being you.

Comparison leaves you feeling hollow and empty. It is life-taking and it robs you of your joy. It's something we all know too well, and it seems impossible to stop. There is light at the end of the tunnel despite what you may think and I'm here to share some tips I've learned over the years to fight this battle.

1. Take a break from social media

Social media feeds comparison. From the moment we wake up, we absorb hundreds of pictures of what people choose to post of their lives. They chose to post the stuff that makes their life look better than yours. It is something we all do. Taking a break from social media stops the constant comparison as you scroll through your feed. It eliminates one source of comparison and you realize how free you can be without it.

2. Don't look in the mirror

This one seems a little cheesy but its impact is huge. Choose how long you want to challenge yourself to not look in the mirror. It can be a day or it can be a week. Appreciate the beauty that is natural and within you. If you're unhappy with the way you look then stop looking at yourself, take a step back, and you will soon start to value yourself more.

3. Teach yourself to love the qualities that make you YOU

Genesis 1:27 says, "So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them." God created each and every one of us to be different. He gave you gifts and qualities that He did not give anyone else. Discover those gifts and love them. They are what makes you stand out.

4. Wear what you want to wear

Seems self-explanatory, but wear what you want to wear. Do not wear what you think other people will like. Do not dress for others, dress for you.

5. Share your struggles with someone

God gave us a community for a reason. When we share our struggles with one another a burden is uplifted off our shoulders. When you share you may realize that others around you are going through the same struggle, and nothing is more comforting than knowing you are not alone. Immerse yourself in community and watch yourself grow.

6. Appreciate other people's gifts as you learn to appreciate your own

This one is big... once you stop envying what other people have and you appreciate their gifts as blessings, you will find yourself appreciating your own. Everything good in our lives is a result of God who gives to bless. Realizing that truth is a game changer.

7. Dive into the greatest love letter ever

Read the Bible... I dare you. Once you read it, your mindset will begin to change. Don't underestimate the power that is within its words. I will finish with that.

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Important Ways That You Can Become More Content With Yourself

Even if you look the same, you will feel empty because you are not being you.

1. Take a break from social media

2. Don't look in the mirror

3. Teach yourself to love the qualities that make you YOU

4. Wear what you want to wear

5. Share your struggles with someone

6. Appreciate other people's gifts as you learn to appreciate your own

7. Dive into the greatest love letter ever

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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