Dear students, Annie here.
This text is directed to you. As you know in this point in life, things can get a little tough. Life can get really overwhelming and confusing.
I am not here today to tell you to drink water, read books and eat greens. In this essay, I will be honestly explaining and helping you in tough times.
Right now, you might think that you are the only person in the world going through a rough time. You might think all your friends are having fun in their perfect worlds while you're eating chips for the 5th time this week. In our society, stereotypes and ideal lives have unfortunately been normalized.
For example, my friends probably think I'm productive, keeping up with assignments and just overall doing great. And, I don't blame them! People can act like they are living the perfect life, eating the best food and just living their lives.
What we don't see enough of is people stressing out overwork, fighting with friends and just breaking down. And that's all because it hasn't been normalized! While you are reading this text, you might think that your best friend is on top of their work, eating healthy and doing amazing. Most likely, they are either unmotivated, sad or just tired. There is not a single person in this world whose life is perfect because, if you think of it, nothing is perfect! There will always be a zit on your face, a friend who is acting strangely and a lot of other problems on your mind. I want you to know that it does not define you. I watched a show a couple of months ago called “The Good Place.” That show shaped my thoughts and transformed my mindset into something so much healthier! This show talks about the real side of humanity, ethics and what being a good person really means. This show shows that everybody, no matter their race, financial position or age, has their sad days, stressful moments and more. (I highly recommend this show.)
Now, at your funeral, nobody will say “She was never stressed” or “She followed all the stereotypes” because those things don't matter!
What does matter is how you treat others and how you let others treat you. Being empathetic does not mean letting people bully you and standing up for yourself does not mean you are being selfish.
Stop chasing perfect standards and letting society shape you.
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