Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in worrying about how perfect our partner should be that we forget to level up ourselves.

I spent years  shooting for the stars in my dating life.

Always wanting my ideal guy and never asking if I was my ideal girl… Was I where I wanted to be in my life? Did I possess the traits that would attract the ideal guy?

It soon became evident why I was constantly attracting men who were not compatible with me. Because, in all honesty, they were compatible with me.

They were just as messy as I was. I was not a diamond in the ruff waiting for my prince to find me. I was a rock, unrefined, undignified and I needed work.

Upon realizing this, I began to focus inward. All of my energy I spent on worrying over who I would get to be with I tried to invest in becoming the kind of girl I could be proud of.

My hope is that you will be inspired to do the same : )