Never let your struggles define yourself

Never let your struggle define yourself.

There is a reason people don't get tattoo written "Stupid",  "Weak" or "Useless".

It's because is not a permanent state, it's not a memory  worth cherishing. or it does not inspire, it does not elevate, it may be how you  feel, but deep down, that is not what you are.

Nobody puts "Socially awkward", or "Lazy", on their resumé  because that is not the way the game is played, focus on your  strength.

We all have our shortcoming in life, stuff we need to work on  to grow, to become better human.  Define yourself by your goals, by your  achievement, by what inspires you, by your deepest beliefs and by the human  qualities you bring forth in your journey.

When you present yourself to the world announcing your flaws,  as courageous as it may be, you are also letting everyone know the weakest card  of your hand; some will take advantage of this and you don't need that.

A friend of mine said "I've been obese all of my life" and  I've replied: "You've been looking fine since I met you, and that was 5 years  ago.  When will you move on from that mental state, from that perception of  yourself? "  Long after she was healthy and fit, she still had her  struggle as a self definition.   Obviously, the whole story is a bit more  complicated than that.

A while back, I saw a licence plate written "Anxiety" and I  felt sorry for that person out of compassion. Keep in mind that custom plates  cost money so that person made a decision to expose her shortcoming so directly.  I know you can get rid of a car easily, but the way you define yourself will  stick to your skin, and won't wash away on the first wash.

Label yourself with what makes you shine, what you're proud  of.  Broadcast loudly all the positive you carry into this world.