SHE'S PRETTIER THAN ME AND THAT'S TOTALLY FINE (sort of)

Have you ever had one of those days where you notice how effortlessly beautiful some people are and find yourself despising them for no reason? For example, you may have seen someone walking on the street and immediately thought "Why can't I look like that?." You know that kind of beauty that seems like it's straight out of a movie? Well, today was one of those days, and yeah I met that girl- the girl who has it all: perfect hair, flawless skin, and a slim figure. And there I was, feeling like a potato in comparison. I'll admit it stung a bit, but the truth is it's okay. 

Most people would automatically hate the person just because they feel threatened by them. But I think it's ridiculous to hate a person you don't even know properly just because she's prettier than you. You can't blame someone for being beautiful, that would be crazy. I admit that I was a bit jealous but what can a girl do?, it's not like i could just walk up to her and order her to look unattractive.

But, I realized that just because she's pretty doesn't mean I'm not. It's easy for these beauty standards to tell us what's considered beautiful, making us feel like we're not enough when we can't measure up. Constantly comparing ourselves with others can ruin our self-esteem and make us overlook all our unique qualities. It's important to remember that we're all beautiful in our own different ways, and accepting our personality is what truly makes us special. After all, we can't expect everyone to go around looking the same, that would boring.

I could spend my time being jealous, or i can just accept that some people just have a natural allure and I'm just... me. Now, I'm starting to understand that it's okay to recognize someone's beauty without feeling threatened by it. I'm learning to appreciate my own qualities, and accept who I am, rather than comparing myself with others.
Here’s how I started looking at it:

1. Genuinely Compliment Them, Don't Compare: Instead of feeling bad about yourself because someone else is gorgeous, try to compliment them. Just as you'd appreciate it when someone compliments you so would a lot of people, it might actually make you feel better to spread a little positivity. Plus, you never know what insecurities they might be hiding behind that perfect exterior.

2. Focus On What You've Got Instead Of What You Don't: You may not have the perfect skin or the skinny legs, but maybe you’re the one with dance skills or a talent for art. Everyone’s got their thing—you just have to figure out what it is and accept it.

3. Learn To Be Confident: Although it sounds cliché, confidence is the most attractive thing. They're a lot people who might not fit the typical beauty standards but carry themselves with such confidence that they seem to glow. That can be you, too.

It’s not about convincing yourself you’re prettier than someone else—it’s about accepting that you’re pretty too, just in a different way. So, the next time you start to feel like you're not as pretty as someone else, remember that beauty isn’t a competition. We’re all just trying to do our best, and that’s more than enough.