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I put "ugly" in quotes because it's completely subjective.
I've always struggled with my self image, and one of the things I say to myself is "I'm not ugly, I have potential" meaning that if I keep working on myself by exercising, eating better, drinking water, proper hygiene, etc. and being consistant I can become "attractive" (attractive is subjective too).
I got this way of thinking from a guitar YouTuber who said "you don't suck at guitar you're just lerning."
If you're struggling with your self image I suggest you try this way of thinking. Next time you thing you're "ugly" just say to yourself "I'm not ugly I have potential."

Inspired by the quote by Arthur Schopenhauer:

"A man can do what he wants, but not want what he wants",

meaning that we can control the things we do, but we can't control the things we like or dislike, nor can we control how we feel at any one time (rather, it's more of an involuntary response to the situation which we then choose how to react or cope with it) - but these are precisely the factors which determine our line of action and lifestyle. So in that sense, we don't truly have free will.

Your thoughts?