How you see yourself is more important than how others see you. Set your own values and live to them, and this is what others will see.
Don’t let the opinions of others stand in your way. What they think and say about you isn’t important. What is important is how you feel about yourself.
For the most part, what other people think and say about you doesn’t matter. When you leave school, nearly all the people whose opinions you care so much about will no longer be a part of your life.
Remind yourself that you can and will grow stronger from hard times. Focus on what you have, not on what you haven’t, and on all the things in your life that are right.
Be happy for those who are making progress. Cheer for their victories. Be thankful for their blessings. The people you’re cheering for will, sooner or later, start cheering for you.
Start noticing what you like about others and tell them. Having an appreciation for how amazing the people around you are leads to productive and fulfilling places.
We all have magic within us that no-one can take away, that you will always have. Remind yourself of your inherent value and hold on to your magic.
You have everything you need right now to take the next small, realistic step forward. Embrace the opportunities and accept the challenges as gifts that will help you to grow.
There are many people working to build a more kind and loving world. We create the world we want to live in. Remind yourself that you have a part in this.
In life, it’s rarely about getting a chance, it’s about taking a chance. You’ll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won’t work.