I have always thought that writing a letter to my younger self seemed like the silliest idea ever, but in the last week I have been on a new journey where I am learning about myself and trying to be healthier in mind and body...so here goes...
Dear Mel,
Do you remember when you were younger and didn't have a care in the world? Do you remember that you never used to worry about the person sitting next to you on the bus or think about what a random person in the shopping centre was thinking about you? What happened to that person?!
I remember you growing up and thinking that your brother was cool, if not a little annoying and that you had the best group of friends in the world. Things have changed since then, people have moved on and you have become a whole new person. I am proud of the person that you have become. You have worked hard to follow your dreams and to have finally accomplished and secured your dream job! You have met and married the most wonderful man and you still have a stunning group of friends...albeit different ones but still a stunning group of friends!
My concern for you now is that you think too much about other people and what they think of you when all you should think of is what you think of yourself. You see, from my perspective I see a shadow of your former self and think of memories of when you were so much more bubbly! When you met your husband you were silly, you would dance in public like no one was watching and you would live life to the fullest. I see that you still do some of these things but are more concerned about what the repercussions are. You used to get excited about the weekend coming because it meant that you didn't have to wear a uniform and that you could go out in one of your fabulous outfits and you would pick out an outfit, put it on and then go out and have fun. These days, I see you fretting over outfits, changing 3-4 times before you leave the house and hating what you see in the mirror - I want to tell you to stop that! I want to tell you that you are beautiful and that no one can tell you not to be you and that the people that you think are judging you, really aren't paying any attention to you at all. I want you to continue on this journey that you are on and BE STRONG, BE CONFIDENT & above all BELIEVE IN YOURSELF! You are stronger than you think you are and even though you think you can't get through this stubborn period, you will and you will love what is on the other side!
Xx Mel
Now, I'm not going to apologise to the people that say this is a silly idea because I really don't think it was...it made me think about myself and what I want in life and what I really needed to address at this time in my life.
What I would love to know is:
- Have you ever done this yourself?
- What was the outcome? Did it help you?
As always, I love the feedback :)
