I have been thinking a lot lately about how I feel about myself. Sometimes, I feel full of love for myself, while sometimes, doubts invade my mind. I sometimes feel that I'm failing, that I am not enough.
Growing up as an only child, I've always felt this pressure to excel, to outperform my cousins. I've tried so hard to be the best at everything, to make everyone happy. But as time has gone on, I've realized that I can't please everyone and that trying to do so is exhausting.
I also learned that it is not the number of friends one has but the quality of the relationships that defines your worth, and it's perfectly okay to have just a few close friends.
It's time for me to stop comparing myself to others and to start embracing my own uniqueness. I need to recognize that my value doesn't depend on external validation. I am enough, just as I am.
Even if my best isn't enough for someone else, it's enough for me. I am proud of who I am, and I'll continue to grow and learn from it.
