Dear You,

I get what you are feeling. You must be scared. Or anxious. Or nervous. I understand that. You must feel like the world is slowly coming in on you. You have questioned your coping skills, your ability to exist in this crazy world, and I wonder if you have contemplated how on Earth you will keep going. 

Let me tell you this: You are extraordinary. I promise you that despite this point right now that you will accomplish what you want to do. The stress, the anxiety, and the feelings that you have are completely valid but you have to push through. You must keep fighting because your worth and your contributions to what is to come are important. You are important. 

Consider this your commitment to your self-worth. Your emotional well-being. Your mental capacity to embrace change. I am not saying these steps are a full proof but they do have a good reputation in making your life that much better. 

1. Cutoff those toxic people and relationships. No one knows yourself better than you. Emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and guilt are not okay. Those toxic relationships and instances where you think to yourself “this does not feel right”. Trust your gut. Those people only weigh you down and make you doubt yourself.

2. Trust your gut. This one might be pretty much self-explanatory but it is easier said than done. Those instances where we think we know what is best for us should be the ones we trust the most. Whether they are a mistake or not, we need those experiences to teach us. Let us embrace that change that we think we need in our lives. 

3. Remember that your worth is not defined by other people, places, or things. Period. No explanation required. 

These things that constantly escape us are often some of the biggest things that can help us. We are our own biggest cheerleaders, warriors, and therapists BUT sometimes we need that extra help. We are not meant to go on this journey alone. Trust yourself. Your gut. Your experiences. Embrace new changes. Those new friendships. Take the risks you want. 

Consider this your commitment to yourself. Your self-worth. Your well-being. 

Remember that you ARE important.

Sincerely,

A Friend