In a world dominated by social media where perfection and appearances are at a premium, there’s so much pressure to be a perfectionist and always put your best foot forward. This has always been a struggle for me.
Whether serving in a leadership role, chasing after my dreams, or just wanting to please other people, I have always made it a point to portray the best version of myself at all times. But that’s not authentic.
Each of us have strengths and weaknesses that make us who we are. And it’s important to come to terms with that and embrace them all.
I realize there are parts of me that are great. I have a larger than life personality that can captivate people’s attention. I have big dreams and i’m not afraid to follow them. and I love to help people, to make others happy, and freely dedicate my time to serve those in need.
But there are also parts of me that suck. I can be selfish at times and crave autonomy. I have struggled with narcissistic tendencies for many years. And i can be absolutely unbearable when i’m hungry, overwhelmed, or lack the time and space to recharge my batteries.
But i’m aware of these things and actively working on them. They are a part of who i am, whether i like it or not. And i’m no longer afraid to be myself even if there are parts of me that are far from perfect and need improvement.
I have absolutely no shame in the fact that i go to virtual therapy every couple weeks to help me keep tabs on my weaknesses and work on them. In fact, i have come to understand that my greatest strengths are also tied to my greatest weaknesses. And that’s it’s okay for me to have things to work on, to fall short of my own expectations, and to downright suck sometimes.
And that i don’t need to be cool. and i don’t need to be perfect. I just need to be myself ✨
So, whoever you are, be you. Be the good. The bad. And everything in between. Because there is authenticity in vulnerability. There is strength in accepting your weaknesses. And there’s nothing better in life than just being you.
So, what’s cooler than being cool?
being yourself.