There are just some things every woman should realize about life and the sooner, the better. Isn't it hard enough that we're self-conscious about our looks? But it's even harder when social media puts everyone’s appearance under a microscope to be dissected. There is no perfect shape or size. You don’t have to wear makeup to be beautiful and just because others decide to wear makeup doesn’t mean they are “fake” or not pretty. So here are a few things every woman should realize before turning 20 - or even sooner!
It doesn’t matter what clothes you wear, your shape or size, your height, whether you have short or long hair, know that you’re beautiful. Be happy with the skin that you’re in. Sometimes it’s hard to see because people set up a template of what beauty is or what it should look like. That template is wrong. If you want to wear makeup, go for it, and if you don’t, that’s absolutely fine too. Love yourself and what others say shouldn’t define who you are and what you want to be. That's one of the most important things every woman should realize.
Don’t change your looks or personality for friends, family or your significant other. Remember that you’re enough and if you’re confident in your heels or sneakers, dresses or sweats, crop top or hoodie, wear it like a rock star.
In today’s society, a woman’s opinion matters more than ever. You have a chance most didn’t have back then. Don’t let anyone silence you because they are afraid of the truth or what you have to say in general. Speak up and speak out, because your words can help others do the same. Your voice is important to others who are afraid to talk and for those who cannot.
Yes, it’s been said that women are emotional creatures, but that doesn’t mean you’re weak. Women are just the opposite. We are determined to prove society’s stereotypes wrong. Women are breaking barriers every day and people are starting to take us seriously.
Don’t let this world determine how you should live because you are a woman. It’s not something you should be ashamed of. Prove them wrong and be strong. Remember to stand up for yourself and most importantly, you matter!