five steps to a better you

choose authenticity over conformity– 

our skin isn’t made to be comfortable; it’s made to be a barrier between us and the dangers of the world…although germs aren’t the typical society scares. owning who you are is easier said than done. being your true self requires certainty, conforming simply requires the basic human skill of watching and learning. when you choose your ways over others it can be much more rewarding though. there is dignity and confidence that walks hand in hand with authenticity. BE YOU. it is more rewarding.

get clear on your vision and goals–

to avoid being stuck in a puddle of quicksand, you must keep moving along with preparation for the obstacles to come. although, it is incredibly tempting to sit on your phone scrolling or binge watch a show all day, it isn’t going to improve your mental well being or your progress in life. set goals, get organized, take steps down the right path.

decide to love and accept yourself–

make a choice each day to see your beauty. compliment yourself each morning in the mirror. love your quirks. admire your sloppy posture and lengthy body, and freaking own it. you are unique and special in your own ways. just because the world might say that isn’t beauty, doesn’t mean it is not. redefine the meaning of true beauty and use yourself as the main example. accept yourself, yes, but aspire to do more than that. embrace yourself for who you are on the outside and on the inside.

clean up your mindset–

that complex little organ in our skull can produce so many ideas that it can be completely overwhelming. take a breath. or a few. separate those negative thoughts from the truth. sometimes it’s hard to remove them, so instead swap them out for positive ones. push those negative thoughts to the back so they get lost in the madness that is our brain. allow only the positive to stay and prosper  towards the front. keep thoughts such as reminders of those that love and appreciate you or how you plan to move forward with those goals you have set in your life.

free yourself from your past–

forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. the ability to let go of past grievances and knots we are consumed in, allows for more joy, compassion, and inspiration. to see other’s mistakes and your own as things that happened but no longer have control of you allows you to conquer things that may have hurt and bruised you. you are not your past. you are your future, and what you determine is best for you from this day froward. stop looking back, it’s behind you for a reason.