Individuality in NYC
It is common to feel overlooked in a city as big as New York City. With everyone being in their own world, one can feel overlooked and forgotten. What do I bring to a city that feels like they could do without me? How am I unique to NYC? When these questions come to mind and make you feel aloof, remembering what makes you special is the key to feeling rejuvenated. The biggest advice to give to yourself in these times is that there is not a single individual in the whole world who is exactly you. Similarities draw one to another person, but no one will ever be you.
Upon moving to NYC, I felt these exact emotions of not being enough for the Big Apple. I questioned how to change myself or make myself appear cooler and nonchalant. I wish I had someone to remind me that New York is a place one grows and matures over time. I soon found out that by being myself and sticking to my individuality, I was doing an honor by adding to the melting pot that is New York. Becoming increasingly confident daily in knowing my worth brought me comfort, happiness, and a sense of belonging in a place that felt foreign at first.
The message behind this blog is that you are not alone in the feelings of solidarity. Sticking to what makes you shine in a city already so bright will bring you more joy than feeding into the pressure to change. Below is a link to a YouTube vlog I created to further explain how to grow your individuality in NYC. You are loved and enough.
❤️YOU,
OLIVIA
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