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| Handle yourself with care |
There will be times as a young professional when you do not know what to do or how to handle something. You will not always know the answer. I want you to extend grace to yourself. You do not have to be perfect. I have heard many black professionals talk about how they have to be perfect at work because someone is always looking for a flaw in them, and in very rare cases are they allowed to mess up. I know this is the feeling that many of us have, but I will argue that it is such a big weight to carry. It says you don't deserve grace, and you absolutely do. If no one else treats you with softness, treat yourself with softness and kindness, because most likely you are trying very hard and at all times you are enough. While I know you have to meet certain standards to succeed in different work environments, I want you to remember your own standards and self love. As a professional you are still a human deserving of respect and the same treatment as everyone else. While that does not always happen, it is and will always be the standard. Keep your head up :)
Sincerely,
Victoria
