Your younger self would be so proud of you...

There are often times that we feel like we’re not enough, or we aren’t where we’re supposed to be in life. We feel behind or that we’re lacking things. We feel we aren’t good enough or there are people that are further along in life than us. Whether it be in your career, or your fitness, or your love life, or your mental health, we often feel inadequate.

As human beings, we compare ourselves to everyone else. We think that everyone else’s lives are so perfect. I certainly do. I have definitely caught myself comparing my life to my friends, or acquaintances, or even successful pioneers. Why am I not as skinny as them? Why am I not as successful as them? Why am I not as confident as them? Why do I still struggle when others are so happy? We also compare ourselves to where we think we should be in life. We compare our real selves with our ideal optimal self, or even our past self. We wish we could be as happy as we were when we were kids, or as successful as we thought we would be.

You might be worried about what to do next, or where your life is heading. Even if you’re not where you feel you should be, that’s okay. Your time is coming. Even when times are tough, even when you have no idea what you’re doing or what your purpose is, even when you want to compare yourself to others, you are EXACTLY where you’re supposed to be in order to become the best version of yourself. I urge you to focus on the present moment and be grateful for all that you have overcome and achieved.

Remember there was a time when your main goal was to pass your GCSEs. You did that. There was a time when getting into university was your biggest priority. You did that. There was a time when you were struggling physically or mentally, and you overcame it. You did that. There was a time when you thought you wouldn’t even be alive to see today. You did that. Whether your journey looks similar to others, or it’s vastly different, you have overcome insurmountable odds to be exactly where you are right now. You have already achieved things that your kid self could only dream about.

Growth isn’t linear. Success isn’t linear. Life is not straightforward. There are ALWAYS going to be ups, downs, and plateaus. But that’s what makes the journey so wonderful. Life is all about learning. The past that you’ve experienced has gotten you to where you are right now. And that’s exactly where you should be. Each experience will teach you a lesson, and this position you’re in right now, will teach you something astonishing. Hindsight is beautiful.

We have all forgotten to stop, breathe, and realise that we have already achieved so much more than we could’ve dreamed of. Our younger selves would be so proud of us right now. Be thankful for where you are right now. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be in life. When you live in the present moment, and exercise gratitude, the universe will set out a path for you that will make your soul glow with ecstasy. 

My message today is that your younger self is already so proud of you. So, smile, right now, because you’re exactly where you should be.

Sach x