Looking on the bright side
Stop comparing yourself to other girls, no matter how pretty, clever, cool or cashed-up they are.
No one will ever have your unique twist of talents, perspectives or beauty.
You do enough. You have enough. You are enough.
Stop comparing yourself to other girls, no matter how talented, well-dressed, popular or capable they are.
You improve the world more than you can possibly comprehend, just by being true to who you are every day.
Go outside & be fabulous. Watching who you are, & seeing what you’re becoming, makes us so proud to know you. The world delights in your presence. We all love you very much. -- Gala Darling
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I always go back to this quote when I'm feeling down. I've got it printed out and posted on one of my inspiration boards, but it's not enough. A permanent teleprompter that constantly flashes it in my face would probably be the best solution. By the way, Gala Darling's entire site is pretty amazing; it's got cupcakes, unicorns, and pink! Highly recommend it, especially for articles like this one and this one.
This time, I'm cutting the hormones some slack and saying that the world has to take at least 75% of the blame. Perhaps it's because the end of the year is fast approaching, and I'm looking back, seeing how far everyone has come while I seem to still be stuck in a sort of semi-stasis. And maybe it's more than that. It comes down to the fact that I need more gumption (as Scarlett O'Hara would say...) but can't seem to put aside my meek personality. It would be so nice to be able to throw self-consciousness out the window and not have to deal with it for a good long while. I'd like to be the Scarlett O'Hara type, but I'm not sure I've got it in me... maybe my mom was right (though I hope she's not). Is it right to change or is it better to be "true to myself" despite my dislike of how I am right now? I'm not sure!
Listening to this on repeat again. Psych taught me that forcing yourself to be positive actually works. Simply turning up your cheeks (to mimick a smile) has been proven to put people in a better mood. Will get on that right now, along with my Lindt truffles specially bought for the task of making me feel better.
And if you read all that, you're awesome. I've still got so many happenings and ideas to write about, but it keeps not getting done... At least I'm done with midterms (for better or for worse) and have more free time now!
No one will ever have your unique twist of talents, perspectives or beauty.
You do enough. You have enough. You are enough.
Stop comparing yourself to other girls, no matter how talented, well-dressed, popular or capable they are.
You improve the world more than you can possibly comprehend, just by being true to who you are every day.
Go outside & be fabulous. Watching who you are, & seeing what you’re becoming, makes us so proud to know you. The world delights in your presence. We all love you very much. -- Gala Darling
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I always go back to this quote when I'm feeling down. I've got it printed out and posted on one of my inspiration boards, but it's not enough. A permanent teleprompter that constantly flashes it in my face would probably be the best solution. By the way, Gala Darling's entire site is pretty amazing; it's got cupcakes, unicorns, and pink! Highly recommend it, especially for articles like this one and this one.
This time, I'm cutting the hormones some slack and saying that the world has to take at least 75% of the blame. Perhaps it's because the end of the year is fast approaching, and I'm looking back, seeing how far everyone has come while I seem to still be stuck in a sort of semi-stasis. And maybe it's more than that. It comes down to the fact that I need more gumption (as Scarlett O'Hara would say...) but can't seem to put aside my meek personality. It would be so nice to be able to throw self-consciousness out the window and not have to deal with it for a good long while. I'd like to be the Scarlett O'Hara type, but I'm not sure I've got it in me... maybe my mom was right (though I hope she's not). Is it right to change or is it better to be "true to myself" despite my dislike of how I am right now? I'm not sure!
Listening to this on repeat again. Psych taught me that forcing yourself to be positive actually works. Simply turning up your cheeks (to mimick a smile) has been proven to put people in a better mood. Will get on that right now, along with my Lindt truffles specially bought for the task of making me feel better.
Click to viewAnd if you read all that, you're awesome. I've still got so many happenings and ideas to write about, but it keeps not getting done... At least I'm done with midterms (for better or for worse) and have more free time now!