Insecure, ugly, weird and unattractive - a reminder of our worth in Islam

As-salamu alaykum. I saw a sister talk about insecurities and it really struck a chord with me - I got emotional and now I have a lot I want to share. Sorry this is long, but I hope it helps anyone who feels ugly, insecure, or not good enough. Why we feel this way - It’s mostly social media and dumb societal standards putting pressure on us. People’s shallow opinions and unrealistic expectations crush our self-esteem and make us doubt our worth. How to deal with insecurities - Take a moment and think deeply: who created you? Who breathed your soul into you, chose your body, and recorded your life? Allah is perfect, most merciful, and most loving. If Allah gave me this skin, hair, and body, how can I call them ugly? Remember who made you. You don’t need to live for other people’s judgments - He made you this way, and that is beautiful. The real issue - Society is messed up. People tell someone they’re too thin and need to eat more, then mock a larger person and push them to diet. They shame a fit person and accuse them of immoral behavior. Some people want lighter skin, others want darker. You literally can’t win. Folks are judgemental and inconsistent, so it’s best to ignore pointless comments. How you can change - You can address some concerns that are health-related or treatable, like acne. There are creams, prescriptions, diet changes, cleansers, whatever works for you. But more importantly, work on your inner self: sleep better, eat well, exercise, keep good hygiene, cut harmful habits and sins, perform wudu, keep up your salah, connect with Allah, read Qur’an, be kind, give charity, enjoy nature, and look after your mental health. Do these things and watch how your mind, body, and soul transform. Even if some physical insecurities remain, your mindset will shift and they’ll matter less - you’ll see your true beauty. Beauty fades - Looks don’t last. We age, get sick, lose youth. That’s why marriage should be about character and faith, because those keep a relationship going when appearances change. When my hair goes grey and my skin wrinkles, I will say Alhamdulillah - what a blessing to have lived so long, to have memories and experiences. Be grateful for even small things and turn them into reasons for thankfulness. My body is ugly - that same body lets you move and feel, so say Alhamdulillah. My voice sounds strange - that voice reaches the heavens and Allah hears it, say Alhamdulillah. My lips are small - that mouth lets you speak and smile, say Alhamdulillah. My forehead is big - that forehead touches the ground in sujood, say Alhamdulillah. My nose looks odd - that nose helps you breathe and live, say Alhamdulillah. My eyes are different - those eyes have seen beautiful moments, say Alhamdulillah. If you read this far, thank you for sticking with my long rant. Don’t stress - you’re beautiful inside and out, my dear sister/brother. Sending duas - may Allah be pleased with you and grant you a long, healthy life filled with peace, blessings, and happiness. Ameen.