Being your best self is not about wanting other people to think and act the way you do, it's about being tolerant and keeping a positive mindset without compromising your values. It is normal to be constantly striving to reach our best selves, whether that's to become more self-confident or to excel on a personal, professional and academic level.
Don't get me wrong, striving for success is a good thing and it's a pathway we follow that we believe will better us. But when do we stop? when we've failed? when we've come across a hurdle? it usually is when something goes wrong. But we need to understand that it is okay to stop, think and be present with one's current self and honour how far we've come along the journey, focusing on what you've achieved so far and not what you haven't. Besides the journey is the fun part right?
Stopping isn't a sign of weakness, nor is it an option to turn lazy and lose the drive to better ourselves but more a reminder that its okay to celebrate the achievements you've made along your journey. We as humans tend to beat ourselves up before celebrating our achievements, we instantly pick out the negatives of a situation instead of commemorate the positives.
I have always lost my true self in the demands of society, by comparing myself to others which I have come to realise now has only made me feel bad about myself and highlight my insecurities. Though changing this mindset can be difficult, it is not impossible and in order to be our best selves, we shouldn't worry about what other people think even if it is within our human nature to want to be liked and accepted. This excessive worrying can be so debilitating and interfere with your ability to live your life to its fullest potential.
Life is so fast pace and to reign in ones self and think about what is important in the future is acceptable. Next time you feel like you've let yourself down, just remember how far you've come...the journey, the friends, the people you've met along the way that have that have supported you to get to where you are now.
Ultimately don't beat yourself up, you're doing great and remember we are all built for something so its okay to find a starting line, look over your shoulders and get lost in the wild.
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