keeping it "all together"

Whoever said that I was "so well organized" and "put together" was wrong. You are sadly mistaken if you believe that I have it all together. I am far from it, I loose things, I forget important dates, I fail tests. You guessed it, I am human too. Multiple times this semester sisters and friends have told me how they wish they had it all together like I do or how they really need to just stay motivated like me. I kindly respond with "Thank you for that but I'm really not all that wonderful and organized." I know that often times it is easier to compare yourself to others than it is to praise your accomplishments. Next time you see someone who seems organized, put together, like they have it all, remember that they have struggles too. They often do not wake up every morning jumping out of bed ready for the day and excited for all the challenges that are inevitable. Just as all of us, we have good days and then some bad.

I watch Legally Blonde whenever I need to be motivated and empowered to get stuff done. Elle always made me feel like I as a woman could make a bigger difference than everyone suspects. I have always liked who she was and what she stood for. I challenge you to look at your role models and those you look up to, and ask yourself what characteristics do they have that I do not? Why do I look up to them? I made a list, I looked at my closest friends and thought why do I get jealous, what is it that they do that I find so mesmerizing? Here was my list:

• Giving
• Inspiring
• Go-getter
• Keep promises 
• Honest
• Patience
• Classy
• Respectful
• Passionate
• Brave
• Independent

I quickly realized that this was who I wanted to be, I wanted to encompass all of these characteristics and become someone who I loved. You do not change in a day or over night. You change slowly through daily choices, opportunities, and experiences. Live life to the fullest and remind yourself that you are worth it everyday. Not just when it is easy but even when you are the hardest person to love. Become a priority within your own life and you will see that people will change the way they look at you. They will admire you and see your strength. But, don't do it for them do it for yourself.