Lately I have been thinking about how quickly my time at college is passing by and how I have changed. I feel as though it was just yesterday I was a nervous freshman trying to make sure I didn’t embarrass myself too much. Will they like me? Do I fit in? All of the typical questions that go through your head in a new situation and environment. Well, I guess I have changed my perspective on this. I have learned to laugh at myself.
I have learned that we all make mistakes, we all do things that we immediatly wonder ‘did I really just do that?’ I have learned that it is also okay. The people who love you won’t care, they will be by your side laughing along with you.
Now I can’t say it was easy to finally be able to let go of my insecurities about fitting in, and of course every once and a while they sneak back in, but I can truly say that I laugh more without them and smile bigger and brighter. Honestly, a huge part of this has been finding my best friends and sisters at college who have helped me realize that being unique and yourself is the absolute best person you can be.
On this Monday, I challenge all of you to laugh, smile, and love. Let go of your insecurities for the day and be yourself. I promise, you will feel happier by the end of the day.
Happy Monday!
