Doing What Works for YOU

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Sometimes we use other people’s lives as standards for how we should live our own. A friend graduates from university and you think, “I should’ve graduated by now too.” A friend gets married and you think, “I should be married by now too.” A friend gets a promotion and you think, “I should’ve been promoted by now too.” You get the point.

We compare our lives with others, feeling inadequate when elements in theirs aren’t in ours. We immediately think that something must be “lacking” or “wrong”.

BUT WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT …

We go through seasons, but at different times–some of us are in the midst of exciting change, while others are in trial and adversity, and others are in healing and renewal. With different needs and unique vocations, is it really fair to keep holding other people’s lives as standards for our own?

So here’s my advice: Do what works for YOU.

If your friends are getting married and settling down, yet you still dream of advancing your career, do it! If your friends are comfortable in the suburbs, but you want to see the world, do it! If your friends know what career to pursue, but you’re still undecided, respect yourself and do what it takes to discover your passions! If it takes you 2 months to lose weight, but your friends need only 1, work twice as hard to work it off rather than blame yourself for being “flawed”! If your friends are in relationships, but you’re content living single and free, let it be!

Stop feeling so ashamed. You’re different, not flawed. Respect your unique journey, your unique timing, your unique season, and your unique self.

Ecclesiastes 3

WHERE ‘YOU’ COME IN …

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Category: Self-Acceptance

Published by Celine Diaz

I’m Celine Diaz, a motivational blogger and vlogger sharing insights on self-worth, strengthening your mental wellbeing, and finding the courage to pursue your passions. My lifelong struggle with low self-esteem, harsh self-criticism, anxiety, and perfectionism made it hard for me to feel truly comfortable in my own skin. As a result of these challenges, I embarked on a journey of healing, self-love, and maximizing my fullest potential—and now I share with you the wisdom I've learned along the way. Join me on the journey of living with intention and self-awareness; being the best versions of ourselves while accepting our quirks and imperfections; and uncovering the amazing lessons that life has to offer. For more about my story and what inspired me to start blogging, check out this video: https://celinediaz.com/my-story/ View all posts by Celine Diaz