Why is It so Hard to Make Peace with Yourself?

Years ago, I was pretty satisfied with myself. I looked pretty decent and I was confident about my body. I never really struggled with physical insecurities like many other girls usually do. I was pursuing my Bachelor degree in one of top universities in my country and I was proud of myself. I had a pretty interesting love life and that was more than enough as a college student.

Until all of a sudden, I hated myself. I hated myself because now I’m a fat ass bitch. I didn’t have time for myself since I have to take care of my baby and my only therapy was, eating my heart out. I was graduated and couldn’t get myself a decent job after months of job hunting. I felt left out because most people of my age already have a job. To sum it up all, I feel disappointed with myself for letting me end up as a fat bitch with no job. While at the same time wondering why I was being so hard on myself.

I take a break writing this piece for almost two weeks and finally something good happened to me and I realized, the only reason I felt bad about myself was because I wasn’t grateful enough. There were so many good things in my life, but I chose to focus on the bad things. All we have to do is shift your perspective and focus how you’ve accomplished so much and just value yourself more. Stop comparing yourself with others, because that won’t do you any good.

Most importantly, make peace with yourself. You’ve come a long way to reach this point of your life and that’s a very amazing thing to survive all these years. Thank yourself for that.