Listen, as someone who used to be too self conscious to wear a sleeveless top or even shorts who now has a nose ring, several ear piercings, ombre vibrant red hair and wears clothes that I’ve drawn on, no one cares what you look like. The only people who judge you are the people who are too scared to wear what you rock. They judge because they’re envious of your confidence. Wear what you like, get a fucking tattoo if you feel like it. Do and look however you want and do it with confidence. Wear that mf crop-top regardless of your size. Get a lip piercing, it doesn’t matter about the people who stare, often they’re staring cos you look great. You have a right to look and feel hot, regardless of size or whatever you feel is stopping you. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
your bare minimum isn’t actually that bare or minimum. my dad once told me that there’s nothing in this world that’s easy and that’s true tbh. everything we do takes energy, time, and effort. even the little things. if you feel like you’re not doing enough please try to think about your circumstances and what’s currently available to you: chances are, there’s something that’s diverting or otherwise draining you. and to pull away from that and get something done regardless? well, i think that’s really admirable! please try to take pride in the things you do accomplish in a day, no matter how small or trifling you perceive them to be. you can’t be proud of your growth if you don’t notice where you already are!
Matthew Gray Gubler visits Build Series to discuss the TV show ‘Criminal Minds’ with the Build Series at Build Studio on October 18, 2018 in New York City.
