This society tells us that to be beautiful we have to look and dress a certain way to even be considered attractive, and this goes for whatever gender you identify with. We are bombarded with all types of media outlets that show us the models that barely eat and attempt to make us think that this is normal, that we should all strive to be like that. They also make us believe that being called things like "hot" or "fine" is just like being called beautiful.

I am here to tell you that is bullshit. We should not be forced into thinking that the billions of people on this earth should all look the exact same way. Do you know how boring of a world that would be? All of the differences in people on this earth make it so interesting and new. If we were all the same, for example, traveling to new places would be unnecessary.

I know there have been many people who get up on this soap box I am on and tell you why you should think you are beautiful no matter what body type you are or what you decide to clothe your body with. And I know exactly how hard it is to actually listen to this lesson despite how many times all of us have heard it. I did not believe it until I started college.

Only then did I realize that despite the fact my legs are larger than most and I’ve got a little bit of extra fat on my tummy I am a wonderfully beautiful human being. I tell myself this every single day no matter if I am in leggings and a t-shirt or a sun dress, and I would advise you to as well even if you don’t fully believe it yet because that is the first step to truly believing it.

As finals week is fast approaching I feel as though this lesson is particularly important for students to hear and hopefully actually listen to. As people have papers and projects along with excruciating exams we stay up until the wee hours of the night and we tend to feel crappy. When you get up in the morning after a long night of studying all you want to do is get into your favorite comfy clothing,

I am just letting you know that you will look gorgeous in whatever you decide to wear. If you feel like you look better without any makeup then don’t put it on. On the other hand, if you feel more confident in yourself when you have a full face of makeup, then you do it. Do whatever makes you feel stunning!

The thing that a lot of people have a hard time really grasping is that beauty is not based on what others think of you, oh no, it had absolutely nothing to do with that. Then again, I take that statement back a little bit, there is only one group of people that could have an effect on beauty, and it is the people you love more than anything. Do not let anyone else have an impact on your self-beauty until they prove that they are worth your undivided love.

Beauty is a state of mind. Simply, if you think you are beautiful then you are. If you don’t then I beg that you start thinking that you are.

I understand that these are just words that are easier to read then truly perform in your life but once you get past the hardship of changing your thoughts to" “I am beautiful,” instead of, “I am not beautiful,” or, “That person is more beautiful than me” your world will change; you will realize that you can do anything no matter what you wear.