A Pep Talk

Do you ever have those days, weeks, and months where you just don't feel like yourself? You want to cry for no reason, little things upset you, you feel like you don't have a heart because you don't care about things you use to, you just feel plain lost in the world. I want you to know that you are not alone! This post is for you <3

Always remember your worth. Being proud of yourself may not come natural to you, I know it doesn't to me! I am constantly trying to find ways to "better myself". It turns out what I needed to "better myself" wasn't more accomplishments but was to learn to take care of myself and accept that it is okay and important to be happy about my accomplishments I have achieved.

Changing your goals and life plan is important. I had this amazing life planned for me two years ago. It turns out that it didn't work out and honestly it was a blessing. I thought all I needed out of life to be happy was marriage and a family and to settle down. It turns out that I would have missed out on many adventures that have come my way since then if I hadn't changed my path. Was it scary? Yes. Would I do it again? Yes. Moving across the country was one of the best things I did for myself and my mental health. I also learned to have more goals than marriage and kids and created a "bucket list" for my years in Arizona. As much as I still hope for marriage and a family someday, living in the moment has brought me so much happiness and I am thankful for new goals in life!

You are enough for the right person. Anyone who makes you feel elsewise isn't worth your time or sadness. We've all heard "it's not you, it's me" and honestly each time it hurts worst then the last time you heard it. Don't believe it! You are not worth that feeling and you are enough for the right person and it will be worth the wait and the hardships on your path to finding your person. Do not settle for less than what you deserve and what your heart wants and longs for.

There is no timeline for life. If you're anything like me you wanted to marry your high school sweetheart and start a family young. Truth is, I didn't have my first kiss till I was 21 and didn't get asked out by anyone till I was 23 when I started dating my ex-boyfriend. Do I have regrets? Yes. Does it make me sad? Yes. But at the end of the day, it has made me stronger and the last year and a half of being single again has taught me to live in the moment, to not rush things, and to appreciate my adventurous side while being single.

I hope these simple reminders help you with whatever you are struggling with. I hope you find peace with whatever you are going through. Better days are ahead! I am going to leave you with my favorite quote from my Grandma, "This Too Shall Pass". Remember this always, especially during the hardships of life.

~Marissa