Learn to put on your bracelets and zip up your dresses by yourself. There will be times when you will be alone, and in those moments, your independence will be your greatest ally. Embrace the solitude, for it is in these quiet times that you discover the depth of your resilience.

Get on a long plane ride. Look out the window and marvel at the immensity of our world. Understand your insignificance in the grand scheme of things, but also recognize your absolute importance. You are a unique thread in the vast fabric of the universe, and your presence matters.

Press the send button. If you don’t say it now, you never will. Speak your truth, share your feelings, and let your voice be heard. Life is too short for unspoken words and missed opportunities.

Do not sneer at happiness or roll your eyes at sadness. Be aware that apathy is not healthy. Embrace the full spectrum of emotions, for they are what make us human. Happiness and sadness are two sides of the same coin, each enriching our experience in its own way.

You are more than the amount of people who want to have sex with you. Your worth is not defined by others’ desires but by the richness of your character and the depth of your soul.

That pit in your stomach when he doesn’t text you back, it shouldn’t be there. No one should be able to control you like that. Your peace of mind is sacred, and no one has the right to disturb it.

Shopping is cathartic. Buy the shoes and deal with one-ply toilet paper for a while. Indulge in the little pleasures that bring you joy, for they are the moments that make life sweet.

It will get better, but it will never be perfect. Learn to live through the small moments of happiness. When they disappear, remember they will resurface. Life is a series of peaks and valleys, and each moment of joy is a gift to be cherished.

I promise that cookie will not change anything (except that it will make you smile). Sometimes, the simplest pleasures are the most profound. Allow yourself to enjoy them without guilt.

Please, please, take care of yourself. You are everything to somebody. You are everything to yourself. That alone is enough. In the grand tapestry of life, you are a vital thread, and your well-being is paramount. Love yourself fiercely, for you are deserving of all the care and kindness you give to others. ☺❤️🙏🏾

©️ Beatriz Esmer