What are girls supposed to think about themselves? Our parents tell us we're perfect, that we don't need to change for anyone or anything. But unfortunately if we portray that self-love in the real world we're conceited, full of ourselves, or TOO confident.
On the other hand the world tells us we're not pretty enough, not thin enough, and not perfect enough. We're supposed to strive for more. Or better yet we're supposed to strive for perfection. It's a catch-22 though because if we attain that personal view of perfection then we're viewed negatively.
So what's the fine line, the balance? Have self-confidence but not too much?
I'm 34 years old, luckily for me I no longer care so much what others think. But unfortunately this is an epidemic definitely among our younger women. As a woman who spent years caring about the opinions of others, here is some advice I have for you.
So many people in so many different directions are telling you how you're supposed to feel, be, look, and act. At the end of the day the only voice you should listen to is the one inside yourself (as corny as that sounds). You are the only one you have to face in the mirror each day. You are the only one that has to live with how you feel about yourself. And most importantly you should feel and look however you are most comfortable, without worry of other finding you good enough. Because in all reality...you already are good enough.
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