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A letter to myself

  • Ivona Josipovic
  • 6 March 2016

Dear me,

I know you sometimes doubt yourself. It usually happens in the moments when it feels like the ground is opening under your feet and you donโ€™t know what to do. Try to keep calm. No matter how bad it looks and feels, things will get better. We all have those points when we reach a crossroad in life and either way we take we might feel insecure. Donโ€™t be too hard on yourself. You are not alone in this. New things always feel scary, but what is even scarier is letting the fear win. Just donโ€™t stand still because the road ahead of you is scary. Remember that you learn most when you step outside your comfort zone. Look back and reflect, but donโ€™t leave space for regrets. Get rid of all the heavy luggage that you carry through life. Your shoulders can only take so much. Instead, make room for new smiles, new friends and new memories. Know that when you fall it will hurt, but itโ€™s also a valuable lesson you need to learn. Surround yourself with people that will help you get up and that wonโ€™t stand in the way for you to shine. Give back, because that is worth more than taking. Count the small blessings because they are the ones that count the most. Grow to become wise to understand things that you canโ€™t change and donโ€™t stress about them. Cherish your family and friends and donโ€™t let time and fast paste of life make you forget to reach out and say โ€˜I love youโ€™. Smile to a stranger every once in a while and share your sandwich with someone who maybe didnโ€™t eat in days. When the darkest clouds come, remember the Sun will shine again. Keep your ears and eyes wide open, and never, but never forget that life is beautiful.

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Hope you like the letter I wrote at some point when I needed to cheer myself up a bit, and remind me that things will get better. We all have those moments in life when we need to hear it and thatโ€™s why I have decided to share it here. If you have something that helps you when youโ€™re a bit down, or scared please share in the comments bellow.

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Ivona Josipovic is a co-founder of The Smoke Detector, writer, fashion stylist, social media manager, curious creature, chocolate lover.

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11 comments
  1. Sonja says:
    6 March 2016 at 16:27

    “Count the small blessings because they are the ones that count the most.” Applause!

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  2. Remi Sabbah says:
    7 March 2016 at 18:37

    Great inspiration darling! i love reading articles that make me smile throughout the whole day! KEep it on! <3 xxx
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    http://www.mlleepaulette.com/index.php?r=site/blog

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  3. Vanessa @ Living in Steil says:
    7 March 2016 at 21:28

    This is so beautifully writtEn. I fully believe in letting go of things that no longer serve you. I try not to dwell on the past, and instead embrace what life gives me in the present moment and the future. Thank you for sharing this!

    http://www.livinginsteil.com

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  4. Yukova says:
    8 March 2016 at 09:29

    Love this post!
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  5. Dora Toubanaki says:
    8 March 2016 at 12:43

    So beautiful!
    Dora http://www.BangsBang.com

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  6. Anouk says:
    8 March 2016 at 19:04

    Beautifully written and so true! Thanks for reminding us about what matters most.

    Luxessed

    Reply
  7. jacklyn says:
    9 March 2016 at 02:37

    such an isnpirational post! I love it! Thanks for share this!

    Aly’s Book โ˜ฎโ™ฅ

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  8. MarIa says:
    9 March 2016 at 19:54

    It is beautiful, especially like the iDeA of writing to oneself

    Reply
  9. Shoesmaniac says:
    11 March 2016 at 16:58

    inspiration ๐Ÿ™‚
    outfit: comfy

    Reply
  10. Jessica says:
    14 March 2016 at 06:08

    beautifully written. i especially loved the part on counting blessings and always making room for the new things. thanks for this ๐Ÿ™‚

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  11. Whitney & Blaire says:
    15 March 2016 at 12:14

    Such Wonderful and inspring words for Everyone to hear. Thanks for sharing!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

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