you're perfect to me

I’ve found that every year I learn a little more about myself, the world, how it works, and how we all exist in it. Sometimes the best lessons learned come from the cruelest teachers, and sometimes they come from moments of pure bliss. Here are just a few things that I’ve learned about life through trial and error recently. Honestly, they’re worth a shot.

-You are always entitled to feel exactly how you are feeling at any given moment. Don’t ever let anyone tell you how you should or should not feel.

-Value yourself. Your well being is important. Value yourself enough to make self care a top priority.

-You can’t have yourself into someone you love. Learn to love yourself just the way you are, before you try to change anything about yourself. It’s the best things you can do for yourself.

-Forgiveness is essential for personal growth. Learn to let go so you can keep moving forward.

-Learn to accept the apologies you never got.

-Value yourself enough to know when you aren’t being treated the way you deserve.

-Be careful with who you share your deepest secrets with. Not everyone you know is worth knowing them. If it’s something personal to you, or something you hold close to your heart, make sure they’ve proved to you that they’re trustworthy first. Some people just want to know your secrets, but they don’t really care. Nothing sucks more than finding that out when it’s too late.

-Life is all about the moments. No matter how big or small. Enjoy them, for they are fleeting, but, eventually, make up the entirety of your life.

YOU. ARE. GOOD. ENOUGH.

YOU. DESERVE. THE. WORLD.

AND. YOU. DESERVE. SOMEONE. WHO. WILL. GIVE. IT. TO. YOU.

Don’t settle. For anything. Ever. Don’t settle for mediocre anything, especially when this world is literally overflowing with possibilities.

Don’t waste your precious time in situations that make you unhappy, when there is so much to see and do that will bring you more joy than you ever thought was possible.

Let every good and bad thing that has happened to you serve you in some way. Maybe as a reminder, maybe a lesson. But take what has happened, and let it help you grow. Instead of forgetting, or filing things away, let your best and worst experiences help you.

Don’t waste your time caring about someone who you showed you their true colors, and in the process, burned you. You deserve happiness, and you deserve someone who will give you that happiness. You definitely deserve a person who is willing to be there for you, and be everything you need.

Don’t settle for a guy that won’t fully commit, makes you question your self worth, or who leaves you feeling like a stupid girl who wore her heart on her sleeve.

Don’t let the people who have hurt you, mistreated you, and made you feel inferior, make you close yourself off to the world. Take time to let yourself feel however you need to feel, because you are always entitled to do that, but then move on. Move forward, not backwards. Don’t let your previous misfortunes keep you from being open to new possibilities.

As much as you might want to, don’t build walls. Because even though it might temporarily make you feel better, you can’t live a full and happy life with your guard up.

Don’t let anyone else determine your self worth. The only person who can do that is you. Surround yourself with those who give you the freedom to be yourself, and make you feel better about who you are. You owe it to yourself.