Leighton Meester'S Journey To Embrace Self-Love: 'It'S Not So Hard Anymore'

Leighton Meester's Enlightening Journey

Leighton Meester, the actress best known for her iconic role as Blair Waldorf on 'Gossip Girl', is opening up about her personal struggles and how she's learned to overcome them. For a long time, Meester found herself judging her own feelings, labeling them as embarrassing. However, with a conscious effort in practicing self-love, she's finally turned the page.

“There was a long time where I was like, this is kind of embarrassing to say and feel, and really put weight onto,” Meester shared, according to People.

Practicing Self-Love and Positivity

Reflecting on her journey, the actress explained how she used to push through with affirmations, even before she truly believed them. "Practice makes perfect," she quipped, highlighting the transformative power of positive self-talk. With confidence blossoming, she realized the process wasn't as daunting as it seemed.

Meester has also moved away from using self-deprecation as a form of humor, noting that it no longer serves her creatively or emotionally. "It doesn't make more ideas, doesn't make me more creative," she admitted, emphasizing the need for self-love and how it influences other facets of her life.

Life Beyond the Limelight

In addition to her personal growth, Leighton Meester enjoys a thriving personal life. Married to fellow actor Adam Brody since 2014, the couple shares two children and currently co-stars in 'Nobody Wants This'. With her Texan roots and a move to New York at age 11 to chase her acting dreams, Meester's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery.

The actress underscores the importance of speaking kindly to oneself and others, recognizing the abundance of negativity that can infiltrate one's life. "I really do have to enjoy continuing the journey of self-love and telling myself and believing that I'm worthy of it, just because I exist," Meester beautifully expressed, reminding us all that the path to self-love is a worthy endeavor.