We live in a society surrounded by celebrities. They are everywhere. On our phones, in our grocery stores, around our televisions. Everywhere.

We look at them with eyes full of attraction because of their unattainable beauty. But, the funny thing is, we only think they are immensely beautiful because of their status. I mean, the beauty they possess is real, but my friend who may be as beautiful as a famous model will never be seen with the same fascination because she is not famous. We forget that celebrities are people. Well-known people, but people nonetheless.

How can we expect to feel beautiful, when we compare our "out of bed" look to Blake Lively's dreamy bedhead look? How can we feel good in our own body, when we compare our imperfect skin to Gisele Bündchen's flawless magazine covers? How can we compete with that?

The simple answer: we can’t. It is just not possible.

The covers we compare ourselves to have professional makeup artists, advanced editing software, and countless camera tricks. In our everyday life, that's not plausible — I am lucky if I remember to use my makeup primer.

The problem is not beauty; it’s the way we view beauty. Today, nothing is truly real. With plastic surgery, hair dye, microblading, and expensive makeup no one is presenting his or her raw versions. We compare ourselves to the girl who gets eyelash extensions, spray tans, and blowouts. While there is nothing wrong with improving your appearance, you can’t compare your beauty with someone who isn't even on the same level as you.

I think of it like this: you would never assess your mathematic abilities with someone in a lower grade level. An 8th-grade math student and college math student don't possess the same arithmetic capabilities — and that's ok.

The reason you are not beautiful is not that you lack in your physical appearance, it's because you forcefully compare yourself to someone who has different resources.

I am astonished by the beauty I witness every day. I promise you, your favorite celebrity does not look immaculate all the time — and that's not a bad thing, we're human. Remember, Blake Lively doesn't even look like "Blake Lively" when she wakes up.