Does anyone else ever feel like you just don’t have any clue as to what the hell you’re doing? As if everyone seems to have it all together BUT you? Like you’re not doing enough, ever? In the age of social media, we can easily access someone’s highlight reel of their successes. We can often witness the ups and accomplishments, but rarely do we ever see the struggles and trying times that lead to those moments. It’s easy to perceive someone else’s life as perfect and attempt to mimic said perfection.

I’ve done it, and do it. To be honest, thinking that way is quite depressing and something I actively try to fight against. It’s often left me questioning why I’m not further along compared to a celebrity millionaire who’s my age, or what more I could add to my plate to be further along.

In reality, what I’m doing IS ENOUGH. What you’re doing is enough. We are more than enough just the way we are.

To clarify, there’s NOTHING inherently wrong with wanting to be successful or wealthy, or is it shameful to want to be ambitious. However, I believe this need to achieve attitude can not only be harmful to our own self esteem, but at times, may prevent us from speaking our truth.

What is holding you back from living in your truth? What are you most afraid of?

When I decided to move across the world, I had no idea what idea what to expect. I had no real expectations aside from the research I did on the daily life of teachers in South Korea. I only set personal goals I wanted to achieve for myself. For this reason, I didn’t tell many people until a few weeks before I boarded my flight. The truth is, I didn’t want anyone’s opinion to influence or taint the vision I had for myself or the goals I had. I didn’t want to give anyone the power to give an evil eye over me and my decision. Because it was my first time living, let alone traveling to a foreign land, (I told y’all, I sometimes make extreme decisions) I didn’t want to live in fear thinking that maybe I had made the wrong decision. I was afraid to feel any pressure to do anything more or less than what I had set out to do. Fortunately, I have been able to stick to my plans, and make the absolute most out of this awesome experience, with no regrets. Everything I have experienced has been a part of my journey.

In my relatively short time on this earth, I’ve had many experiences that have made me who I am today. Though it sometimes feels like it, I didn’t wake up one day and have everything given to me. Through the various helping hands, life lessons, and loving hearts (as well as heartbreaks), I’ve become me.

I am starting this blog with the hopes that I can help to create dialogue, inspire, and encourage someone on their journey as an aspiring lawyer, young professional, or anyone who sometimes feels a little lost on their own quest through life. I strive to join and gain a tribe by sharing and exchanging stories, as well as tips to just be. Welcome to Ty’s Laws of Life xo.