Motivational Monday

Mondays always represent a new beginning to me. 

I think that is why I find myself  trying to make them as uplifting and motivational as possible. I may sound a little too optimistic at times but I too have my doubts.  

Let's talk about confidence

 Confidence is the one accessory all women should wear Once you have confidence you will feel like you can conquer the world      Having confidence, at times, does not come easy.  Life is going to disappoint you.  You will find yourself a little down because of what society expects of you There are pressures surrounding you from all angles to be "perfect"
We all have those moments   That "lonely" or "alone" feeling  That "I'm not pretty" feeling That moment where you want to be like "_____" That moment where you would like to lose X amount of pounds That moment where you feel like a busted can of biscuits in an outfit That moment where you wish you were 5 inches taller or a couple sizes smaller
In reality we need to look past those moments, stop criticizing ourselves and start focusing on all of the positive qualities we possess.     So what if...... You aren't a size 2 Have a voluptuous figure A little cellulite Thick thighs  Stretch marks  A "bump" on your nose Have a noticeable scar Don't have the "perfect" smile Your stomach isn't perfectly flat Boobs that are too small (or big) Have to wear a pair of spanx (or two) Have split ends and dark roots Can't take off that baby weight as fast as the celebrities can      These are things you have to accept.   Things that make you YOU Things that make you the uniquely beautiful person you are   

 

I’ve had my fair share of feeling insecure because of silly reasons… as probably every one of you reading this have also had. There are times where you have to stand up for yourself. 

Simply changing the way we view ourselves is the biggest obstacle to overcome. Self-esteem affects  many aspects of our lives. When you lack self-confidence, it is nearly impossible for others to have true faith in you. 

Sometimes all it takes is for a man to tell you "you're beautiful" to pick you up. 
Why is it that we seek recognition from others to feel proud of ourselves?

 We need to practice telling ourselves that we are beautiful.

No matter what size you wear, how much you weigh, or what imperfections you have 

They make you You

and YOU are beautiful

Embrace your flaws.
Remind yourself of your strengths, talents and parts of yourself that you love.
At the end of the day it is not how other people see you, it is how you see yourself.