Are you all seeing all of the videos and hashtags for #DearMe? It’s a campaign YouTube started in honor of International Women’s Day, which was March 8th. People are saying what they would tell younger versions of themselves if they could and it’s quite moving. I’m not quite sure why this is just targeted at women and girls, because a lot of what’s being said can apply to anyone, but it’s a great idea. The goal of it is to confront self-doubt, bullying, and pressure. But, these videos and messages aren’t just relevant on International Women’s Day. They’re filled with great life advice that can apply to any day of the year. So, I thought I’d round up some of my favorites. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you, man or woman, to live your best life and know that your future is going to be bright.
#DearMe Ignore every single person who says you’re too smart, too loud, too aggressive or too ambitious. You’re freaking awesome. @smrtgrls
— Amy (@amytenbrink) March 7, 2015
#DearMe 40 is a lot more fun than 30 is a lot more fun than 20. pic.twitter.com/tqqRAj1H0V
— Sophia Cannon (@UndercoverMutha) March 5, 2015
Mostly, my #DearMe would be to not be so scared of everything. Take some chances. Travel more. You’ll be fine, I promise.
— sarahdessen (@sarahdessen) March 5, 2015
#DearMe, He doesn’t call. Thank God.
— Rachelle Lefevre (@RachelleLefevre) March 4, 2015
#dearme from the past – keep dreamin man, some crazy ish might happen ☺️✨ also no one cares that you’re gay
— Troye Sivan (@troyesivan) March 7, 2015
#Dearme, stop trying to be normal. No one is normal. If you were normal you’d wish you weren’t. It isn’t a useful goal.
— Eddy Davis (@EddyZDavis) March 4, 2015
“The key to life is not fitting in; it’s being different.” –@AnneFulenwider #QOTD #DearMe
— Marie Claire (@marieclaire) March 7, 2015
#DearMe, Trust in your passions and remember: FRIENDSHIP ALWAYS WINS! – @smosh pic.twitter.com/fhh7KxQSjX
— Smosh (@smosh) March 6, 2015
#DearMe, you are more than one bad day, one failed exam, one snarky comment, one day that ended in tears. You will learn to embrace the good
— AmyPoehlerSmartGirls (@smrtgrls) March 5, 2015
#DearMe You were not made to fit into anyone’s mold..you were born to stand out! pic.twitter.com/r4L6ibfE3N
— Darling Nikki (@miss_lady_diva) March 4, 2015
What would you tell your younger self? My advice to me would be that you’ll never regret being the kindest version of yourself in any situation. Let me know what yours would be in the comments below.
