The comedian offered some candid advice on when it's time to 'let them go.'
Finishing up the video, Myers added,"You're not a shapeshifter. You're not going to turn into a version of yourself that you think would be more lovable by the person you are trying to be loved by. That's not love, that's exhausting."
To no surprise, the comments on the video are filled with praise and gratitude for sharing this message. One person said,"I received that. And needed it." Another said, Not Elyse making me cry first thing in the morning.
Though Myers' content is normally about funny mishaps or awkward moments, this isn't the first time Myers has used TikTok to share an inspiring message. In anotherposted in May, Myers shared some additional advice on loving yourself."It's OK to love yourself exactly the way you are right now. Nothing else has to change. You can just stay like this forever and love yourself," she said.
While it's unclear what has prompted these big-sis advice moments from Myers, the message is clear: you do not need to change who you are in order to be worthy of love. In a society where we are so often comparing ourselves to others — to Instagram models, celebrities, TikTok content creators who have millions of followers, whomever — you are lovable as is. And though that sounds extremely earnest, you don't need to change yourself for anyone.
If you are struggling with self-love or feeling weighed down by insecurities, finding a therapist can help you better understand yourself and provide tangible advice that may be able to help. You can find helpful tips on