You Are Valued & You Aren't Your Mistakes

YOU matter. You are valued & cared for. You are not defined by your mistakes.

One thing I want to share & just shout from the rooftops to all the world is that message. Just because something happened or changed or you don't have the same people in your life that you used to, doesn't mean you are any less valued or mattered. There are still so so many people who care about you & love you. Regardless of what happens. I know this for a fact after having gone through trials & overcoming obstacles in my way. Don't ever let anyone tell you different.

You are not defined by the bad grade you got on an assignment. You are not defined by what might seem like dumb decisions you make, the amount of money you have, your job status or the job you have. You are not defined by a breakup. Bottom line is, you are not defined by materialistic things. What you are defined by is how you treat others, the love and care you show to those around you, compassion you emulate, and so much more than any material or worldly things.

I know how hard it can be to feel like you are defined by those things. I've been there many many times. I'm my worst critic and am the hardest on myself because I know what I can do and what I'm capable of achieving & where I've been before. I'm so hard on myself. And you know what? It doesn't do any good being so hard on myself. It makes things worse. Let it go.

Try to go easy on yourself and remember that you are valued regardless of your status, money, number of friends you have, or anything like that. I've felt unvalued because of a job I had where I didn't do much and felt like it was a waste of time for me. I've felt unvalued because I lost friends. When I feel this way, I know I need to somehow get out of this funk. I rely on others for help. I turn to my Heavenly Father in prayer & plead for help and just lay it all out on the table and say I can't do this on my own & need help. I know my family will always be there & that they have my back. I also have some pretty amazing friends who always lend a listening ear and jump at the opportunity to help me, you know who you are! I'm forever grateful and in debt to them!

I think you would be surprised if you knew just how many people truly care about you,  love you, and want the best for you. It might not seem like people are always there for you and care, but they do. It seems like someone sends me a note or does something to brighten my day whenever I am feeling down and really needed it the most.

I'm the biggest advocate for helping others and just being there for people whenever they need it. Please, if you are ever feeling down and need some help or just need to vent & need someone to listen, reach out to me!! I'm more than happy to help because I've been on that side of it numerous times.