Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel

by Ashish Bagrecha

Self-care begins with small changes you make to your routine: maybe you run yourself a bubble bath once a week, or you go for a walk to help clear your head and reconnect with nature. Giving yourself the time to reflect on your day and how you are feeling in that moment will allow you to learn more about yourself. Just as you ask your friends how their day went, ask yourself about your day. Was it good? Was it bad? If it was a bad day, why? Are you not focusing on your goals enough? Perhaps you never set them in the first place. I’ve been there, don’t worry. It took me a long time to learn to like who I am and build up my self-confidence. Nobody else can do this for you; only you can learn if you like who you are. Once you start listening to your internal dialogue, maybe you will figure out what makes you feel good. Maybe you won’t, but you might at least have an idea that you want to explore. Delve into it, and build your confidence to work hard for the things you want, even if life doesn’t always turn out how you want it to. Learn to love your experiences because they are yours alone.