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I know you’re thinking, “I could have done better; I should have achieved more.” But remember, even small steps forward count. Growth isn’t always fast — it’s steady, and it’s enough.
You think, “If I make a mistake, it defines me.” But mistakes shape you; they teach you lessons you couldn’t have learned any other way.
You believe, “I’m not where I should be.” But life unfolds in its own time, and your journey is unique. There’s no deadline for success.
You often feel, “Everyone else is doing more, being more.” But comparisons are illusions; what others do has no bearing on the value of your own path.
You tell yourself, “I have to be perfect, or I’m failing.” But perfection doesn’t exist. What makes you exceptional is your resilience, your courage, and your progress.
Sometimes, you think, “I’m too much of this, or not enough of that.” But you’re exactly who you need to be, right now. The qualities you question might be the ones that others love the most.
So take a breath, release the weight you put on yourself, and remember: you’re doing your best, and that is more than enough.
Give yourself the kindness you so freely give others.
Embrace the journey, and know that every moment, with all its imperfections, is exactly where you’re meant to be.
