I think one of the most heartbreaking things in the world is the fact that some people aren't happy with the person that they are. Of course we all have our bad days where our self esteem isn't as high as it should be, but some people never find the mindset to realize who they truly are and how much they have to offer. I was this person for the longest of time. To be completely honest with you, I still have days where I'm not happy with myself. The important thing is, however, is to realize your worth and get out of the mindset that you're not good enough.

You are who you are for a reason and you shouldn't want to change anything about that. You may have flaws (everyone comes with flaws) but you are not your flaws. You are much, much more.

I choose to see the good things that come out of my flaws...for example:

I never know when to give up, but I'm passionate.

I must admit, it's a bit of a curse of mine that I never know when to let go of things that are hurting me. I think it's extremely important to chase after the things that you can't stop thinking about, but it's also important to know when it's time to walk away. Like I said, it can be a curse, but it can also be a blessing because I am passionate and I am not afraid to show that. If I want something, I will do everything I can do get it. If I do everything in my power and it doesn't work out, then I'm glad I've figured out that the things that I want aren't necessarily the things that I need and that better things will be coming my way.

I have days where I lack motivation, but I'm a hard-worker.

I'm a sucker for lazy days. I love naps and I love movies and I love taking days off from the world and basking in my laziness. Some people make me feel like this is wrong, but it's not. It's absolutely not! Because I am a hard-worker. I put my all into everything that I do and I love to go above and beyond with every task I have to accomplish. I deserve a lazy day every now and then and I'm not ashamed of that. I embrace my laziness and I embrace my work ethic, because they are two of the many things that make me who I am.

My body is not perfect, but I always give it the nourishment that it needs.

I may not have the ideal body that most people think women should have, but I'm not afraid to say that I love my body. I realize that I have many (many, many, many) flaws, but I am beyond blessed to have this amazing thing that my soul gets to live in. I'm proud of my awful dances and my unattractive facial expressions. I'm proud of every mole, scar, and blemish on my body because those are all some of the many things that make me so unique! I'm proud of my uneven teeth, my wild eyebrows, unpainted toenails, and everything in between. I might be the farthest thing from perfect, but I'm pretty freaking awesome and I want to do everything I can do to welcome myself with open arms so that others can learn to do the same.

My heart gets broken easily, but I would do anything for anyone.

It would be impossible to be able to give a number as to how many times I've had my heart broken. I've had small heart breaks and really big heartbreaks, but one thing is for sure and that's the fact that my heart breaks very easily. It's something that I can't help and it's something that I am not ever going to apologize for. I have a GIGANTIC heart and I would give up the world for anyone. So yes, my heart gets broken easily, but that has only made me be more accepting of other broken hearts and has only made my heart grow. How could I ever be ashamed of that?

I can be completely immature, but I can also make people laugh.

Why take life so seriously? I have had people make me feel bad for putting a little extra enthusiasm into things and I have gotten a couple handfuls of weird looks if I'm going to be completely honest. OF COURSE there are moments when being immature are uncalled for and I respect that, but I will never disrespect anyone or any situation. I know my limits. This world is just too bitter and cold and there is nothing wrong with doing something a little extra or absurd to make this life a little brighter. So laugh extra loud at a joke in a quiet place, dance a little to the music in a store or on an elevator, and just look for the fun and the happy in everything.

I am who I am and I'm a little crazy, but I am so proud of myself. There is no one else like me in the world and that's something we should all embrace about ourselves! Love who you are and figure out how to conquer the negative thoughts about who you are. You are astounding.