No matter who you are or what you do, be you. Yes, there’s some people in this world who are not going to like it. Some people are going to have a problem with every little thing that you do. They’re going to talk about you. They’re going to try to point out the bad in you.
But guess what? That’s not your problem. In life, often times we live it as if we have more control over it than we do. Think about it. We stress out over the opinions of others. We over analyze things because we want to figure out how to control the narrative.
Truth be told, we don’t have ANY authority over how people think and view us, in general. We can’t control whether a person is going to like us or not. We can’t control how people respond to our presence.
Just be you. People will always think how they think. Do what it is you want to do in life. Sometimes friends try to make you feel small when you’re naturally outgrowing the old you—don’t shrink.
Never shrink. Always be true to you. Always know who you are. Don’t look for validation. Just make sure you’re happy. Find what makes happy and what makes you feel good. Don’t be afraid to explore you.
Step outside the box and try new things. Always meet new people. Focus in on growth and staying outside of your comfort zone. Always take the time to reflect on you. Evaluate yourself and your situation. Challenge yourself to grow.
Know that you were born amazing. Always focus on what matters and let go of what doesn’t. Love on you. Accept you. And most of all, BE YOU! You deserve it.