By David Tepera, July 19, 2023

The one possession you’ll have throughout your entire life is you. You get to control your emotions, plus every success and failure comes through your efforts or lack thereof.

Remember, no one has your voice, your mind or your story. You are the author of your life, so what chapter are you in today?

What experiences have you gone through to make you a better person? Just know, obstacles and problems are really opportunities in disguise.

When dealing with difficulties, it’s life’s way of teaching you to problem solve. Life is constantly helping you to find success and happiness. No matter what, it comes down to you, so it’s time to take responsibility and let go of the past.

In my younger days, the biggest idiot I knew was me. I was doing my best to move forward in life, but I kept shooting myself in the foot. It means, two steps forward and one step back. Believe me, it was frustrating, and once I took ownership of my failures, I started moving forward again. I finally figured out that it was me that I needed to embrace.

Your No. 1 priority to face is to love ourselves. You can’t truly help and love others unless you’re happy.

None of us are perfect, so quit beating yourself up over the little things. If you only had a few months to live, how quickly would you let go of all the unnecessary stress? Stop getting caught up with the people who live in a negative world and want to divide us. That mental stress will take its toll on your physical health.

What can you do today to reward yourself for being you? Go to your favorite restaurant, get a massage, manicure and pedicure, a new wardrobe or whatever makes you feel good.

Go take a look in the mirror. Just know, there are countless people who think you’re beautiful and amazing. Project that beauty amongst everyone you meet. Start smiling again and fall in love with you.

Remember, no matter what life throws at you, the one thing you can count on is you. All you have to do is love yourself and love all those around you.