I hear this phrase too often. Too many people feel that some aspect of their appearance, personality, or character is inadequate. Society has taught us since we were kids that it was normal to compare ourselves to the people we see in media: athletes, models, celebrities, you name it. It's a natural feeling for someone to dislike something about themselves. I'm guilty of it, and if you're reading this, you probably have that "something," too.

I hear some of the closest people in my life wanting to change something about themselves. When I hear it, I can't help but ask, why? Sometimes it's hard for us to realize that every single characteristic about us is a piece of the puzzle. A beautiful puzzle. Without that silly laugh, big nose, awkward body shape, or whatever, that puzzle would not be complete—and it would be impossible to look at the big picture.

It's easy to blame society and point the finger at the media when it comes to this issue of self-worth. We get so caught up in how we look, and not enough in who we are as humans. I hate to get deep here, but all of a sudden it just seems like many people around me are having a hard time accepting themselves. And if you are one of those people—hear it from me—you are perfect the way you are. I don't care how big your nose is, I don't care how your laugh sounds, and I don't care if you hate looking into a mirror. I care about what is inside and how your light shines bright enough for everyone to see.

Instead of wishing you could change it, embrace it. Every single person is unique in their own way. That is a complete cliché, but it is as real as it gets. Without you being you, the world would not be the same. Beauty can be seen in so many forms, and it can be so easy to forget that sometimes. Just so you remember to love yourself, I'll leave you with a quote:

"Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." — Steve Jobs