I had a conversation over the weekend about being comfortable in your own skin. It was at a party, and right after having this conversation, I caught myself worrying about how I looked, if I was talking enough, if I was talking too much, did that person like me, are they talking about me, and so on.
The next day, as luck would have it, I read the quote below. It’s something I am going to keep on repeat in my mind until it sinks in. (You think by now I would learn, but this seems to be a hard lesson.) If I accept the things about me that make me uncomfortable or that I might be ashamed of, then no one can say anything that will affect me. For example, if I accept that I tend to be quieter in social situations, then someone saying “You’re so quiet…speak up!” won’t bother me. Yes, yes I am quiet. How does that affect you?
This doesn’t mean you can’t work to enhance your skills or learn more about yourself to be the best version of you. But, if you accept ALL of yourself as you are, who can argue with you? Be unapologetically you!
Have a great week!
Kate Genord 