Thoughts Through Infinity

"Dear me....why aren't I perfect?"      Everyone is insecure about something . Whether its an insecurity as simple as dressing like everybody else, or having marks on your face, we all have insecurities. Trust me. I have them, your friends have them, even the most popular kids at school have them! No matter who it is, we all have them. The real question is what are insecurities, and why do we have them? Why aren't we just perfect?      To be confident is always the first step to getting rid of insecurities, we all know that. Why do we have these feelings though? Well, it's important to know that these emotions are really just responses to our characteristics, inside and out. Now, let's discuss why we have insecurities. The reason is, we recognize when someone or something is truly sensational. Usually, our reactions make us want to have that characteristic, or item, such as an article of clothing, and we'll end up feeling self conscious. But w

Grades...The struggle is real       Middle school is where it begins. Competitive arguments on grades, who's the teacher's pet, etc. But in my opinion, these arguments are the way we make ourselves feel better about who we are, and the work we've accomplished. For example, when somebody tells you that they have an A+ in Geography, while you have an A, it releases the dreaded feeling of jealousy. It's not a factor to our daily lives that we like to admit, but we all want to be the best, the one who can say truthfully, that they have an A+ in every class. Sometimes all it takes are a few words, and you are on the road to a lack of self confidence. You believe others are straight up "better", "the ones to beat". This can cause you to be ashamed of the work you put out.        To be honest, it doesn't seem helpful when you're told that doing your best is all that counts. But it's true! There is nothing else you can  do when it com