Why do people care so much what others think about them? Who cares if someone likes you or not? You are who you are for a reason, flaws and all. The problem with people is that they are mean. All people seem to do is tear each other down in an attempt to build themselves up. Those people are petty. If the only way for you to feel good about yourself is to make someone else feel worse, than you need to take a long look in the mirror, because despite what you say about others, you are the one not living up to your potential. Everyone on this earth is beautiful, not matter what. This is one of my favorite campaigns, the Dove Beauty Campaign.
We have become a world of people pleasers. Always looking for another way to make those around us happy. It isn't bad to look for ways to make people happy, that is considerate. The problem is that in the midst of trying to make others happy, we often forget to make ourselves happy. We leave our own hopes, plans and desires undone. You need to start focusing on how to make yourself happy. What is it YOU want? What do YOU see yourself doing with your future? Go for it. Whatever it is, don't fixate on making others happy, put yourself first. Too many times I have seen people going out of there way to make others happy, which wouldn't be unsettling if it weren't for that fact that they themselves are miserable. Sometimes it takes awhile for you to notice that you are in fact putting yourself last.
As Always,
XOXO
