How do you define yourself? | Lizzie Velasquez | TEDxAustinWomen?

Imagine you're a puzzle piece, you are the shape that fits into the big picture of who you are.

Lizzie Velasquez talks about how we all define ourselves, just like how you might say, “I’m brave because I climbed the slide,” or “I’m kind because I shared my snack.” She says that even though people may look at us differently, maybe they don’t understand our shape at first, we are still perfectly made, and we can choose who we want to be.

Sometimes, other people might say things about you that aren’t true, like if someone says, “You’re not pretty,” even though you know deep down that you're special. But just like how a puzzle piece doesn’t need anyone else to be complete, you don’t need others’ opinions to feel confident or happy.

When Lizzie talks about defining herself, it’s like she's saying, “I choose who I am, not because of what people say, but because of what I know is true inside me.” That choice helps her shine bright, just like how you shine when you’re being your best self. Imagine you're a puzzle piece, you are the shape that fits into the big picture of who you are.

Lizzie Velasquez talks about how we all define ourselves, just like how you might say, “I’m brave because I climbed the slide,” or “I’m kind because I shared my snack.” She says that even though people may look at us differently, maybe they don’t understand our shape at first, we are still perfectly made, and we can choose who we want to be.

Sometimes, other people might say things about you that aren’t true, like if someone says, “You’re not pretty,” even though you know deep down that you're special. But just like how a puzzle piece doesn’t need anyone else to be complete, you don’t need others’ opinions to feel confident or happy.

When Lizzie talks about defining herself, it’s like she's saying, “I choose who I am, not because of what people say, but because of what I know is true inside me.” That choice helps her shine bright, just like how you shine when you’re being your best self.