Say No To Negative Self-Talk

I came across this site and I think it is a great idea to help yourself and others. The site is http://operationbeautiful.com/ and it was created by Caitlin who has this mission to end "Fat Talk" and to let everyone know that they are beautiful.  The site shares stories of different girls and ladies who post these notes around. The way you do it, is by writing positive messages on post-it notes and post them around in public places, in your books, on your mirrors, or anywhere someone can see it with an inspirational message. You can do this for yourself  by posting the notes around your personal area to help you to stop thinking negative about yourself. Get as creative as you like. I love this idea and thank you to Caitlin for starting this movement. So go out and inspire others and yourself by letting everyone know that they are beautiful just the way they are.

How Do You See Yourself ?

I want you to draw a picture of yourself, a self-portrait. It is okay if you do not have great drawing skills. Just sit down a draw a self portrait and on the back of the picture, I want you to write down all the things you love about yourself and why. Love and enjoy who you are. Feel free to share your picture with others or keep to yourself and use it when  you need some uplifting.

You Are Beautiful...Love Yourself!

Beautiful Flower by India Arie

Bucket List...Life List...Enjoy Life List...Love Life List...

A bucket list or life list, or whatever you choose to call it is essentially a list of things you want to do in your life before you kick the bucket(die), hence the name. You can list a 100 plus things that you truly want to do or experience in your lifetime.You can add to it daily, weekly, or monthly, it does not have to be done all at once. It could be places you want to travel to, new things you want to try, books you want to read, classes you want to take, people you want to meet, and so on. For example, I want to read all the books of my favorite author, or I want to swim with dolphins. Go snowboarding. Volunteer, hike the tallest mountain, have a spa getaway, try different foods from different cultures. It can be big or small as long as it something that you truly want to do and that will make you happy. Be as creative as you like with your bucket list, make a collage with pictures, type it out, start a blog about it. Make it enjoyable for yourself. Of course the best and most important thing is to check off each thing when you have accomplished it. You will be on your way to a fulfilling life and accomplishing goals as well. Enjoy and have fun.

Check out these sites for information and help to get you started:

http://mslistologist.com/
http://kickasslifestyle.com/create-a-kickass-lifestyle-list-and-bucket-list-ideas/
http://www.theburiedlife.com/ (A Show On MTV)
http://www.squidoo.com/100things

Also, watch the movie The Bucket List

It's All About Empowerment

Here a few sites that I have checked and I feel these could benefit you all in some way. They all have a lot of different information that could be of use to you. They are fun too. So check them out.

http://www.girlmogul.com
http://www.loveyourbody.org
http://loveyourbody.nowfoundation.org
http://www.realbeautyis.com
http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com*(Was in a previous post)

Enjoy and Learn some new information.

When You Feel Down...Pick This Up...

This is a book I picked up, because I love quotes. It has quotes on every subject you can think of, that a girl may go through in life. There are quotes from a variety of women who have all experienced what you are going through. It is a very encouraging book and before the quotes there is a short introduction with some tips and suggestions. A great book to pick up for yourself, friends, and love ones. You should read this because it has good messages and is uplifting. It will let you know that things get better and just be who you are. Go after your goals.

Find Your True Beauty

This is a website I came across and it has some pretty cool stuff on it for teen girls about true beauty. Take time to look around the site, it has a lot of information. Here is the link: http://www.teen-beauty-tips.com

I Love Quotes

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A Little Pick Me Up

Confidence Quotes

Express Yourself

Expressing yourself in many different ways can help you better yourself, deal with problems, help others, and is really therapeutic. Here are a few ways you can express yourself:

Art(Painting, sculpting, ceramics, etc.)
Scrapbooking
Music( writing songs or performing)
Start your own personal blog to talk about whatever you feel
Write Poetry
Write a book about your life
Journal ( You can write in in daily or as frequently as you like, very therapeutic)
Design Clothes
Dance

Just do anything that you feel will help you express yourself positively and in a good way, you can share with others or keep it for yourself but it is always good to share with others when you feel comfortable.

Aspire To Be....

Anything you want to be.

Just remember to work hard, stay focused and motivated.

Have a good ATTITUDE, it changes everything.

Think Positive!

Can You Hear The Music?

Create a play list for your iPod or Mp3 player with music that inspires you and uplifts you to believe in yourself, love yourself, and to go after your goals. Here are a few songs that are in my play list that I feel helps me when I feel down. Feel free to use some of these and of course add more of your personal favorites to make it your personal play list. Happy Listening!

So Good-Destiny's Child
Happy Face-Destiny's Child
Soar-Christina Aguilera
Girl Get It-Raven Symone
I Believe-Fantasia
Flaws and All-Beyonce
Just Like You-Keyshia Cole
Can't Take That Away-Mariah Carey
Beautiful Flower-India Arie
There's Hope-India Arie
Get Up-Mary Mary
Fly Above-Kandi
Survivor-Destiny's Child
God In Me-Mary Mary

Have fun with it.

Let's Go Over Your ABC's...

To Achieve Your Dreams, Remember Your ABC’s.....  by Wanda Carter

A-void negative sources, people, places, things and habits.

B-elieve in yourself.

C-onsider things from every angle.

D-on’t give up and don’t give in.

E-njoy life today: yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.

F-amily and friends are hidden treasures, seek them out and enjoy their riches.

G-ive more than you planned to give.

H-ang on to your dreams.

I-gnore those who try to discourage you.

J-ust do it!                        

K-eep on trying, no matter how hard it seems. It will get better.

L-ove yourself first and foremost.

M-ake it happen.

N-ever lie, cheat, or steal. Always strike a fair deal.

O-pen your eyes and see things as they really are.

P-ractice makes perfect.

Q-uitters never win and winners never quit.

R-ead, study, and learn about everything important in your life.

S-top procrastinating.

T-ake control of your own destiny.

U-nderstand yourself in order to better understand others.

V-isualize it.

W-ant it more than anything.

X-cellerate your efforts.

Y-ou are unique of all Nature’s creations. Nothing can replace you.

Z-ero in on your target and go for it!

Welcome To 2010!!!

Hey Everyone,
  Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! and welcome to a new decade. Wow time sure does fly by, must live every moment and enjoy the things you love most. Since it is a new year and I know everyone is going to be making resolutions, I hope to post things to help encourage you to stay focused and inspire you to do more. So don't be a stranger to the site and tell your friends and tell them to tell their friends and so on and so on. I hope everyone has a fantastic and blessed 2010. Keep your goals in mind and make sure you are taking steps each day to accomplish them. Remember when you change your thoughts, you change your attitude and the things that happen in your life. Think and Be Positive, it can change your life. You can also take time to do some reflecting on what you want to happen in your life by updating your vision/inspiration boards, goal list, and etc. You have so much to look forward to and I wish everyone the best. Good Luck!