What I have noticed with not only myself, but with others as well, is that we all put ourselves down a lot. But why? We tell others to stay positive and to love themselves, yet we always put ourselves down. I always find that I'm comparing myself to others and thinking that I am not good enough. However, I have come to the realization that self-acceptance is key to living a happy life. This is for the ones who put themselves down and don't think they are good enough.

To whom it may concern,

You don't give yourself enough credit. Stop putting yourself down. Stop thinking you aren't enough for people. You are you and that is all you can be and that is all you should want to be. So what some people don't like you or don't think you are cool. That's an opinion, not a fact. The best thing you can do right now is to be yourself, love yourself, and believe that you are worth it (because you are). You may not be everyone's ideal guy/girl, but one day you will be in someone's eyes.

You may feel like you're nothing at times. Trust me, I feel like that sometimes too. But you have to remember that you can't change who you are. Yes, it sucks to feel like others are chosen over you. What I have learned is that you have to just go with it. And just think, maybe it's just not your time. Your time will come.

Here's something to think about: In high school, I felt like I didn't belong. I felt like I wasn't good enough for people and I had to change to fit in. I felt like I had to be different in order for people to like or want me. But I stopped that in college and I told myself things would work out when it's time. I was right. Everything is working out and I know everything will work out for you too. Remember, you need to experience life in order to understand and truly appreciate it.

You need to realize that you are more than capable of loving yourself. Who cares what other people think. Who cares that not everyone likes you. You need to realize the only person you need to be good enough for is yourself. Forget everyone else. If they don't see your worth and how great of a person you can be, then it is their lost.

So remember, you are you. You do not need to impress anyone. You don't need to be good enough for anyone but yourself. Stop putting yourself down and comparing yourself to other people. Who cares if the guy next to you is able to get along with everyone. You are great just the way you are. Maybe the guy next to you is able to make friends pretty quickly. Who cares! You aren't him. You are you. And that's all that matters.

You may not be good enough in everyone's eyes, but that's only because you first need to realize for yourself that you are good enough. You need to understand that nobody is perfect. So go look at yourself in the mirror and say, "I don't need to be good enough for anyone but myself." Because to me, you're a pretty great person.

Love Always,

A Supportive Friend