I realized this very helpful "tip" the other day. This may or may not help you.

So, for me it's not about thinking that I'm pretty or I'm ugly. Yes, it does make me feel better when I think I look good, however, this is very short-lived and the fallout is excruciating! So, the key here is not trying to see your physical image as pretty or handsome, but convincing yourself that it doesn't matter what you look like, so who really cares?

As long as I'm the best person I can be, I will be fine. Be smart, be thoughtful, be mindful, become beautiful <3

Happiness is elusive, it gives a good chase and is never found in the same place twice. Why is it so hard to find? Because you're looking for it. Happiness comes to you when you're doing the things you love or are with the people you love. So stop looking for happiness, do things you like and it will find you.

For a moment I thought I found someone I could trust. I thought life was going to get better, and I could see a future that I would greatly enjoy. Unfortunately, things don't seem to be going so seamlessly as I had originally thought. I think I just scare people away. I'm too depressing most of the time. I guess I just need to live in the moment from now on. No more being stuck in the past, no more letting my mind wander into the future. I've got to live each day like it's my last. If this was my last day on Earth, would I be proud of myself? Or, would I regret not talking to someone, not saying what I mean, not being myself?

I'm always complaining about how I don't have friends. Well, now I'm making friends, but the problem is, I freak out and just stop talking to them all of a sudden out of fear that they will use me. I'm so afraid of upsetting them or doing something wrong. It sucks. I mean, I just wish that I could have a normal conversation with people. Stupid anxiety...

Today was amazing, and all because I took a chance.
I thought very poorly of myself this morning but decided I just don't care about what I look like anymore. Everyone's already seen my face and they don't run away and scream, so whatever!

So I dressed up in clothes I like, went to school, and was very nice to everyone today. I got complimented 3 times from different people (6 if you count the ones about my shoes ) and I feel amazing now. I had somewhat of a day of bonding with people, because instead of staying home and feeling like $#%^, I went in and treated everyone very nicely. I'm so glad I did it. I'm in the best mood I've been in for so long