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To The Person Who Feels Like They Aren't Enough

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By Makayla RichardsPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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To The Person Who Feels Like They Aren't Enough
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Hey you, yes you. How are you? And be honest here; check in with yourself. This is a self-esteem and mental health checkpoint.

Things have been a little tough lately, haven’t they? Quarantine blues have set in and seem like they are here to stay. Maybe you've put on some quarantine weight (haven't we all?!) Maybe your mental health is struggling a bit as you struggle with how to connect with your loved ones and friends. The media tells you that you aren’t the right size, your hair isn’t the right color or length, you aren’t the “perfect’ type of person. I get it, I’ve been there too. Heck, I still am there at times. You are comparing yourself to who others say you should be, who society thinks you should be. Forget that! You are the perfect version of yourself. You are everything anybody could ever want and I know that may seem all talk, but it is true. One day you are going to look in the mirror and the person looking back at you is going to be the person you have been searching for, for so long. There is only one you; cheesy I know, but so so true. The thing with self-esteem and knowing your own self-worth is that it is tricky and it takes a lot of time for some people to develop. Know that it is not just you in that fight alone and it is normal to have days that are harder than others. Struggle to be productive and the biggest thing you have done today is getting yourself out of bed? Kudos to you! Sometimes getting out of bed is the hardest step so pat yourself on the back for facing the new day and giving yourself a clean slate. Get yourself more credit; trust me, you deserve it. And even if the people in your life are telling you differently and the world is dragging you down, you are amazing and you are more than enough. I may not know your situation and I may not know you, but that does not matter. Everyone is worthy of love, everyone is worthy of safety and security even when they do not think they deserve it. So keep your head up sunshine, rainbows always come after the storm. Here are some of my favorite self worth quotes that I have found throughout the years:

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth ~ Unknown

If you had been what they wanted, you would be different than who you were supposed to be ~ Morgan Harper Nichols

When you realize your self-worth, you will stop giving people discounts ~ Unknown

Know your worth. Know the difference between what you are getting and what you deserve.

Do not fear to lose what needs to be lost ~ Sue Monk Kidd

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No one is perfect when it comes to the self-love game and you shouldn't expect yourself to be either. All your bits and pieces, your flaws and your virtues, that is what makes you YOU! Never settle for less than you deserve and no matter how hard it may be, try to go easy on yourself. You are doing the best you can and that is always going to be enough. Know that even if no one is telling you, I love you and I am proud of you. I am proud of all you have overcome and you are a rock star. There is no one like you in the world and you are the greatest! Keep on, keeping on and fight the fight.

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Makayla Richards

22 year old aspiring writer.

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