Justin Bieber said it himself, "Baby you should go and love yourself." Since none of us would ever dismiss Bieber's words, we have to listen to him. There are so many reasons to love yourself and you should definitely go do it. While there may be a lot of ways that rob you from being able to do this every day like social media, comparison, and other people's words, learning how to disregard all of this helps you to focus on you.
First of all, you are somebody's "It girl."
We all know one girl that just always seems to have everything together. Her hair and makeup are always perfect, and she seems to have a flawless life. What's cool about perspective is that everyone's is different, so in someone's eyes, you are that "it girl." The way you look up to someone is how someone looks at you, and that's something really important to keep in mind. You're more poised and put together than you think you are, and you should remember that as you go through the day. You are somebody's it girl.
The presence of another woman's beauty isn't the absence of yours.
This is one of my favorite quotes in the world because it's something that's crucial to women and their self-confidence. In a world where everything on social media is photoshopped and perfect women are idolized, it's easy to lose sight on what real beauty looks like. Real beauty is hardly on the outside but it's difficult to remember that. So, the next time you're intimidated by someone you think is prettier than you, please remember that her beauty is equal to yours just in different ways. Celebrating the differences in appearances, and recognizing the similarities is a cool concept when addressing beauty among women.
You are not meant to please everyone.
One thing my parents did a good job at was teaching me not to please everyone. The stress and the amount of overwhelming feelings that come along with pleasing everyone do absolutely nothing for you. Learning how to please yourself and becoming happy with who you are first will allow you to do what's best for you.
Forget the expectations you are supposed to have.
A lot of girls think the only way to be perfect or beautiful in other people's eyes are by following the expectations that are put on women. Primarily on social media, women are expected to have eyebrows on fleek, big lips, big boobs, flawless bodies, and dress perfectly every single day. However, the day you realize that all of that is overrated and that expectations set up by other people are not expectations you should have for yourself, you'll find yourself a lot happier.
Don't compare yourself to people.
The top way to love yourself is by removing comparison from your ability. This is something everyone struggles with because it's easy. Realizing that you are who you are and that all the things you wish you could change about yourself are the things that make you who you are, is the day you get to see how incredible you are. You aren't meant to be like everyone, you're made to be yourself.
Loving yourself is something you should strive to do. It's easy to get caught up in the idolized perfection in life, but sometimes recognizing simple things that set you apart from everyone else, helps you appreciate your individuality. Be all about yourself and realize how cool you are because no one else can do that for you.
