Self-Esteem & Confidence

When I turned 18 I didn't feel like a woman and I sure didn't feel like an adult. I felt like the same little girl who was punched in the face by her mom in the 5th grade, for having a messy desk and writing a love note to a little boy in her class. Continue reading…

Create a playlist of songs that make you feel good about yourself and that communicate positive messages. Listen to your playlist daily or whenever you need your spirits uplifted. A few of the songs on my Uplifting Playlist are: Just Fine- Mary J. Blige, Imagine Me- Kirk Franklin…Continue reading...

Traveling on this journey through womanhood, has been a roller coaster to say the least. Especially, when it comes to defining "me" and my confidence. Over the past few years, one of my goals has remained the same: Gain more confidence. Continue reading…

Look at yourself in a full size mirror and pick five things about yourself that make you feel good. You can pick five things you see on the outside (your smile, lips, nose, etc…)things related to your style (your hair, clothes, piercings, etc…) or your internal attributes (kindness, compassion, humor, etc…) Continue reading...

“Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life, but define yourself.”-Harvey Fierstein

“Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. ”-M. Scott Peck

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Complete the following statements on a piece of paper. If you have trouble with a statement, revisit it later. The next time you’re feeling low read your statements and be reminded of your awesomeness! I like myself because… Continue reading...

Make three lists. One of your accomplishments, one of your strengths and one of the things that you admire about yourself. If you have trouble with this activity get a close friend or relative to help you. Keep your list in a safe place and read it regularly. Continue reading...

On a sheet of paper write the beliefs you learned about yourself when you were young from your: parents, siblings, family, friends, teachers and others. Which of these messages continue to dictate your thoughts today? Which messages support and which messages decrease your confidence and happiness? Continue reading...

My teeth and I have always had a bittersweet relationship. Before my teeth became an issue my gums were the issue. I have dark gums and for some reason when I was younger they were much darker than they are now. Continue reading…

A happiness list is a list of things that'll make you happy when you're sad. While this activity is a short-term happiness fix, it comes in handy when life suddenly demands your upbeat spirit. Keep your list in a safe place and refer to it when you need a boost of joy. Continue reading...