There comes a point in some people's lives where they feel as if they don't matter or they aren't enough. Some people believe that their current situation is OK and that it'll get better, when in reality they are being lied to and taken advantage of. Others feel they cannot get better than what they already have and that they don't deserve better. I am here to tell you that you should not feel that way at all. You don't have to settle for something that you don't want.
You can apply this to any aspect of your life. It doesn't matter if it is a job, relationships, certain things you believe in, you should never have to settle for less. If you feel like your job is not right for you and you aren't happy, then it is time to move on. I recommend getting another job before you let go of the other job first! Jobs can be fun and frustrating all at the same time. I work at a fast food restaurant, and some days I love it! Other days I cringe at the thought of clocking in. I know that I will only be there temporarily and that one day I will have a better job. In the mean time, I can still make small steps to finding a better job if I seriously don't like the one I have.
Relationships are crazy, beautiful, remarkable parts of life. They can also make or break you. Relationships are definitely something you shouldn't settle with. I truly believe that if you have fun with that person, care for them deeply, and they are like your best friend, then that's such a good look for you. Be with the person who likes your hair curly and straight. Be with the person who sees you with your makeup off and bummy clothes on. Be with the person who goes to eat with you at two in the morning because you're craving breakfast food and you both like to eat. Be with the person that accepts you for you, who fights for you no matter what, and appreciates you.
Relationships should not be strained. They aren't easy, but they don't have to be that hard either. Just because you really want to be with somebody doesn't mean they want to be with you, even if they say it. Watch the signs. If they aren't showing interest, let them go. Don't waste your time or theirs. Find time to get to know yourself and love yourself. You have to love yourself before trying to love anybody else. Never settle for somebody who doesn't accept you for who you are and doesn't put in the effort.
Never settle for standing down and shutting up about something you care about. For me, I talk about Black Lives Matter. Yes, everybody's life matters, but that's not necessarily true when I see tons of black people getting gunned down all the time. I want to make a difference and I hope to do that soon with my words and participating in peaceful protests. My hope is that one day people in this world figure out and open their eyes to see we are all equal. I am not going to settle just for people dying all the time for no reason. If you feel strong enough about something and you believe you can make a difference, stand up for it! Never settle for less, go for it.
You should never feel as if you cannot do something or you aren't worth it. You can do anything you put your mind to, and you can exceed your goals. You don't have to settle for that boring nine-to-five job. You don't have to settle for that jerk who treats you nice when you're both alone but acts like he doesn't know you in front of the homiess. You don't have to settle for your beliefs being shot down. No matter what, never settle.
You don't have to.
