Women have accomplished an assortment of achievements throughout the past and present generations – aiding the space launch, leading rights movements, endorsing political change, etc. But these achievements seem minuscule compared to a larger issue women are still facing: body positivity.

Now, not all women feel uncomfortable in their own skin. But for those who do, why do they feel that way?

The media is perpetuating images and ideas that poison the minds of women, we are bombarded by the message that being "skinny" is the key to happiness. Strong minds have swept this proposal away, however, poison is made to hurt, and that is exactly what it is doing.

Society makes women hurt for not looking as society deems they should. But truthfully, why should we care?

Society is not the one who you eat dinner with every night or share your secrets to. That is reserved for your family and friends--the only people who matter.

Grown women cannot be at fault for this issue that stems from adolescence. According to Heart of Leadership, "More than 90 percent of girls – 15 to 17 years – want to change at least one aspect of their physical appearance, with body weight ranking the highest."

How can girls so young decide that their bodies are not good enough? Perhaps, the real question is why are they unhappy with their body?

Because their weight is leaning towards obesity or because they fear society will see the number on the scale?

Illness awaits, which is a larger topic in and of itself. For now, there must be something said to those girls and/or women who are unhappy when looking at themselves in the mirror or unsure about whether or not they should wear that blouse that makes them "feel" obese.

Are those feelings your own or are they how society makes you feel?

No matter the answer, that thought must be brushed away in order for you to have a positive idea about your body.

The key word is "your."

You are the only one your body must please.

Take the examples from the top. Those were determined women who set their mind to something in order to brighten the world just a little bit more. When thinking about those women, what to do you think of? Their clothes? Their hair? Their body type? No.

What people think about is what they were able to do with the confidence that they had in themselves. Having a negative outlook on your body may hold you back from accomplishing greatness.

Take Chrissy Metz, the star of "This Is Us," as an example of someone who does not allow weight to get in the way of life choices. This independent woman set her mind on becoming a successful actress, and for anyone who has ever seen this indescribable show you know she certainly accomplished her task.

While discussing her weight Metz stated, "It's not about our size – it's how we look at ourselves and how we feel about ourselves."

Those words could not have been put any better. So thank you, Metz, for telling women how it is.

When you look in the mirror, it is your reflection looking back at you. If you can look back and tell yourself you are worth it, then you better believe it.

No woman deserves to have anything standing in her way – not even her lack of body positivity.