Blessed With Acne - Lessons I Learned From Having Acne

Acne is not all bad.

Say what?!

Acne is not as bad as it seems. I actually think that there are benefits to being acne-prone, or going through Acne, and here’s why.

Acne-prone skin give you perspective. If you never knew bad skin, would you really appreciate good skin? It gives you a reference point against which to measure.

Acne-prone skin teaches you to rely on personality more than looks, and so you value other people who bring substance to the table. I’m sure you read a lot, and have tons of opinions, and probably a great sense of humor – all of which lend itself to a more fulfilling life!

Acne teaches you useful life skills like how to:

• be disciplined – to be consistent in spite of everything – no quitting, results will come!
• be patient – you know all about delayed gratification because Rome wasn’t built in a day, and Acne wasn’t cured with a miracle pill.
• have a thick skin – somebody made fun of you at one point or another, and you learned that somebody else’s opinion has no bearing on your happiness.
• take yourself less seriously – you’re not perfect, big deal!
• focus on the good stuff – at least you have beautiful eyes, a beautiful smile, and a lovelier spirit!
• take your health seriously – obviously your skin is telling you something needs to change!
• be observant– to look for cause and effect, monitoring your progress carefully, and monitoring what you do for or against yourself so you can adjust.

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