Baby Steps

I have always had a problem with loving myself and that's why I have found it hard to just be happy. I have the horrible habit of comparing myself to others, whether that is people around me or celebrities that I can't help but envy. The key is to just be content with who you are and what you look like. I know easier said than done right? It is possible though. I've been taking baby steps to a happier and healthier life and I already feel the beautiful side effects. I wake up every morning and tell myself what I like. Complimenting yourself sounds ridiculous, but it's very helpful. One of the most important ingredients to a happier life is a positive mindset. If you are a negative person, you choose to be that way, which spills over onto other aspects of your life. I find myself being negative and I realize that it's no one's fault but my own. Instead, I should wake up everyday with a smile on my face because I am healthy and living in a world where anything can happen. Before you can love anyone else or have healthy relationships, you have to love yourself. Love your imperfections and it will change your whole perspective on life. Growing up, I was way too hard on myself. I'm not tall enough, my hair isn't long enough, my grades aren't good enough, I'm not skinny enough.. etc. The list could go on and on, but what I have realized over the years is that I am good enough. Tell yourself every day, YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH! It feels like such a relief to just say it and believe it. Do you know what the most exhausting thing is? Constantly wanting to be better. Yes, of course wanting to better yourself is always healthy, but always putting yourself down and never being happy with who you are, literally takes every bit of energy you have. So take baby steps with me. Step one: Stop comparing yourself to others, you are an individual. Step two: Start training your mind to be more positive. Compliment yourself every day and appreciate your healthy functioning self. Step three: Treat your body right. Eat healthy and exercise. This will clear your mind and help you to be more positive. I'm not saying you have to be on a strict diet, but take care of your body and it will benefit you in more ways than one. Step four: Enjoy life! For goodness sakes, you are living and able to do whatever you want. Finding the motivation is the hard part and after you find it, it sticks with you forever. I'm starting this new positive journey as well and I know it will take time and it won't be easy, but I'm so excited and ready to be no one other than myself.