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Love Yourself for who YOU Are
I remember what being a teenager was like. I remember it all too well. You definitely have your ups and downs. I know that I had my fair share of the downs.
Some of you reading this right now may be experiencing some of the following things: Issues with self-confidence, acne problems, having no friends, trying hard to fit in, issues with body image, or bullying. There may also be some of you dealing with the pressures of drugs, sex, and alcohol.
I want to first start out by saying that YOU are special, YOU are somebody, and YOU have so much potential and greatness in you! Please realize how important you are! Don’t you ever forget that!
I know that being a teenager can be difficult and challenging at times, but I’m getting ready to share some really helpful things for you to consider and think about.
Everybody is different. We are all unique in our own way. If you’re one of those people who compare themselves to others, I would strongly recommend that you don’t do that. Learn to love and embrace yourself for who you are. Focus on the goodness within yourself. Focus and build on your talents and special gifts that you have within you. If you’re not too happy with your looks, it’s okay to branch out and try different styles. Try doing something different with your hair. Try switching up your clothes for a different look. Make sure that you take good care of your hygiene. You should put effort into smelling good. You should also make sure that your hair, nails, teeth, and face are clean and well-kept.
I know some of you may be reading this and saying to yourselves “Did she really just say that?” Yes I did. I know that you’re all old enough to know better, but this is just a friendly reminder. If you take good care of yourself, overall, you’ll start to feel better about yourself. You have to make an effort.
Everybody wants to feel good about themselves, so I’m going to give you some tips on what you can do to work on building high self-esteem.
Recognize what you’re great at and build on that. Involve yourself in positive activities that make you feel good about yourself. Learn to be positive and speak nothing but good things about yourself. Get out of the habit of beating yourself up or putting yourself down. Give yourself credit where it’s due. Remember, we all make mistakes. Don’t be so hard on yourself when you make a mistake. Learn from it.
Create opportunities that you can be proud of. If you like to dance, try your best to stand out and be the greatest! Do you enjoy playing some kind of instrument? If so, play with all of your heart and soul. Stand out and make people notice you! I’m sure I have some readers who have a talent for drawing, painting, and/or sculpting. Do you realize how much skill and talent this takes? You have a gift. Share it with the world! Where are my singers at? Don’t just sing in the shower or at home. Keep honing your skills and use your beautiful and powerful voice to “WOW” others! I think you get my point. Let your light shine and be great at whatever you set out to do!
Set goals for yourself. Visualize what it is you want to accomplish and go for it! Here’s an important tip I want to share with you: BELIEVE in yourself and your capabilities. Don’t ever doubt who you are! Get excited about your future!
Take some time to really look at YOU. I mean it. Instead of finding things that you don’t like about yourself, focus on what you do like. Remember what I said earlier: Do NOT compare yourself to others. You are who you are. Keep your head up! It’s important to value who you are, respect who you are, and, most importantly, love who you are! You have purpose on this earth.
I challenge you to be consistent and stick with what works for you. In time, you’ll be walking around feeling great about yourself! One step at a time, you’ll get there. Trust me, you will!
Teenage years aren’t easy, but with effort, change, and determination, you’ll become stronger, wiser, and an overall better you. Stand tall and have courage.
http://www.amazon.com/Teens-Matter-Mo...
Some of you reading this right now may be experiencing some of the following things: Issues with self-confidence, acne problems, having no friends, trying hard to fit in, issues with body image, or bullying. There may also be some of you dealing with the pressures of drugs, sex, and alcohol.
I want to first start out by saying that YOU are special, YOU are somebody, and YOU have so much potential and greatness in you! Please realize how important you are! Don’t you ever forget that!
I know that being a teenager can be difficult and challenging at times, but I’m getting ready to share some really helpful things for you to consider and think about.
Everybody is different. We are all unique in our own way. If you’re one of those people who compare themselves to others, I would strongly recommend that you don’t do that. Learn to love and embrace yourself for who you are. Focus on the goodness within yourself. Focus and build on your talents and special gifts that you have within you. If you’re not too happy with your looks, it’s okay to branch out and try different styles. Try doing something different with your hair. Try switching up your clothes for a different look. Make sure that you take good care of your hygiene. You should put effort into smelling good. You should also make sure that your hair, nails, teeth, and face are clean and well-kept.
I know some of you may be reading this and saying to yourselves “Did she really just say that?” Yes I did. I know that you’re all old enough to know better, but this is just a friendly reminder. If you take good care of yourself, overall, you’ll start to feel better about yourself. You have to make an effort.
Everybody wants to feel good about themselves, so I’m going to give you some tips on what you can do to work on building high self-esteem.
Recognize what you’re great at and build on that. Involve yourself in positive activities that make you feel good about yourself. Learn to be positive and speak nothing but good things about yourself. Get out of the habit of beating yourself up or putting yourself down. Give yourself credit where it’s due. Remember, we all make mistakes. Don’t be so hard on yourself when you make a mistake. Learn from it.
Create opportunities that you can be proud of. If you like to dance, try your best to stand out and be the greatest! Do you enjoy playing some kind of instrument? If so, play with all of your heart and soul. Stand out and make people notice you! I’m sure I have some readers who have a talent for drawing, painting, and/or sculpting. Do you realize how much skill and talent this takes? You have a gift. Share it with the world! Where are my singers at? Don’t just sing in the shower or at home. Keep honing your skills and use your beautiful and powerful voice to “WOW” others! I think you get my point. Let your light shine and be great at whatever you set out to do!
Set goals for yourself. Visualize what it is you want to accomplish and go for it! Here’s an important tip I want to share with you: BELIEVE in yourself and your capabilities. Don’t ever doubt who you are! Get excited about your future!
Take some time to really look at YOU. I mean it. Instead of finding things that you don’t like about yourself, focus on what you do like. Remember what I said earlier: Do NOT compare yourself to others. You are who you are. Keep your head up! It’s important to value who you are, respect who you are, and, most importantly, love who you are! You have purpose on this earth.
I challenge you to be consistent and stick with what works for you. In time, you’ll be walking around feeling great about yourself! One step at a time, you’ll get there. Trust me, you will!
Teenage years aren’t easy, but with effort, change, and determination, you’ll become stronger, wiser, and an overall better you. Stand tall and have courage.
http://www.amazon.com/Teens-Matter-Mo...
Be with the one YOU love
Are you “in love” with the one that you’re with, or did you settle? Many people are in relationships that they aren't fully committed to. On the outside, their relationship looks perfect, but on the inside, their heart belongs to somebody else.
My heart goes out to people that are in relationships and/or are married to someone because of status, family, money, etc. It must be torture to be with somebody physically, but mentally, you’re thinking of somebody else. Somebody that you TRULY wanted to be with, but you can’t.
Can you just be honest with yourself for a minute? You know that you still think about him/her. Deep down in your heart you would be with him/her if you could. You can’t and won’t get this person out of your mind. They will forever be in your heart. You sometimes fantasize about “what if.” This person was special to you, and still is. Nobody else knows your thoughts and feelings but you. You wouldn't dare speak of it to anyone.
The thought of him/her brings a smile to your face. You sometimes wish that you had the courage to do what you really wanted to do. But you’re so focused on what others will think of you.
What about YOU? Shouldn't you have the choice to be with who you want to be with? It amazes me how family can say that they love you and that they’re behind you, but if you go against the grain, they’re quick to disown you. Hmm…That’s some real food-for-thought for some of you reading this. Love is NOT controlling.
People should be able to love who they want to love. You can’t help who you fall in love with. Why should anybody have to suppress their feelings? It’s just not right.
I hope this passage helps someone out there. Be with who you want to be with. Your happiness matters. Don’t allow what others may think about you to influence your decisions. It’s YOUR life! Love, be happy, and enjoy life! We only get one life, so why waste it?
Stand up for yourself, be courageous, and most importantly of all, be truthful to yourself. Be with the one YOU love!
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
My heart goes out to people that are in relationships and/or are married to someone because of status, family, money, etc. It must be torture to be with somebody physically, but mentally, you’re thinking of somebody else. Somebody that you TRULY wanted to be with, but you can’t.
Can you just be honest with yourself for a minute? You know that you still think about him/her. Deep down in your heart you would be with him/her if you could. You can’t and won’t get this person out of your mind. They will forever be in your heart. You sometimes fantasize about “what if.” This person was special to you, and still is. Nobody else knows your thoughts and feelings but you. You wouldn't dare speak of it to anyone.
The thought of him/her brings a smile to your face. You sometimes wish that you had the courage to do what you really wanted to do. But you’re so focused on what others will think of you.
What about YOU? Shouldn't you have the choice to be with who you want to be with? It amazes me how family can say that they love you and that they’re behind you, but if you go against the grain, they’re quick to disown you. Hmm…That’s some real food-for-thought for some of you reading this. Love is NOT controlling.
People should be able to love who they want to love. You can’t help who you fall in love with. Why should anybody have to suppress their feelings? It’s just not right.
I hope this passage helps someone out there. Be with who you want to be with. Your happiness matters. Don’t allow what others may think about you to influence your decisions. It’s YOUR life! Love, be happy, and enjoy life! We only get one life, so why waste it?
Stand up for yourself, be courageous, and most importantly of all, be truthful to yourself. Be with the one YOU love!
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
Allow Yourself to be Free
Open up your heart to receive the love that you deserve.
Let your past mistakes make you stronger and wiser.
Forgive yourself and be at peace.
Love yourself and see the best in yourself!
Respect yourself!
Be good to yourself!
Take care of yourself because YOU are important!
Leave your comfort zone behind.
Get out and see new things.
Experience all that life has to offer for you.
Be spontaneous!
Let down your guards!
Do things that bring happiness to you!
Smile and laugh, laugh and smile.
You’re on your way to being free!
LIVE and don’t just exist.
Make everyday count for something.
Create memories that will live after you’re gone.
Love, love unconditionally.
Allow yourself to be vulnerable, because it’s okay.
Communicate your feelings, don’t hold them in.
Be bold and stand up for what you believe.
Don’t settle for less than what you deserve.
Always remember how important you are.
Don’t allow anybody to keep you down.
Stand tall!
Keep your head up!
Never lose confidence in yourself!
We all make mistakes, nobody’s perfect.
Learn, grow, and do better.
Pay attention to life and life will show you many things.
Increase your knowledge and be open to learn.
Never underestimate what you can learn or do.
Give yourself chances and don’t doubt yourself!
To be free is to really live.
Live your life and live it well.
No more regrets!
No more shame!
No more thinking about what you should’ve done!
NO MORE!
LIVE! That’s all. LIVE and be free!
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
Let your past mistakes make you stronger and wiser.
Forgive yourself and be at peace.
Love yourself and see the best in yourself!
Respect yourself!
Be good to yourself!
Take care of yourself because YOU are important!
Leave your comfort zone behind.
Get out and see new things.
Experience all that life has to offer for you.
Be spontaneous!
Let down your guards!
Do things that bring happiness to you!
Smile and laugh, laugh and smile.
You’re on your way to being free!
LIVE and don’t just exist.
Make everyday count for something.
Create memories that will live after you’re gone.
Love, love unconditionally.
Allow yourself to be vulnerable, because it’s okay.
Communicate your feelings, don’t hold them in.
Be bold and stand up for what you believe.
Don’t settle for less than what you deserve.
Always remember how important you are.
Don’t allow anybody to keep you down.
Stand tall!
Keep your head up!
Never lose confidence in yourself!
We all make mistakes, nobody’s perfect.
Learn, grow, and do better.
Pay attention to life and life will show you many things.
Increase your knowledge and be open to learn.
Never underestimate what you can learn or do.
Give yourself chances and don’t doubt yourself!
To be free is to really live.
Live your life and live it well.
No more regrets!
No more shame!
No more thinking about what you should’ve done!
NO MORE!
LIVE! That’s all. LIVE and be free!
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
Don't be in a Rush
I want you to take a close look at your life. Do you find yourself rushing all of the time?
Well, Think about THIS: We go about living our lives on a daily basis, and we have what we call a “to-do list.” We have to do grocery shopping, stop by the cleaners, pick our children up from day care/school, wash the car, walk and feed the pets, go by the bank. And the list goes on and on.
Every day we do what would be considered “the norm.” We get SO busy that sometimes we forget to slow down and appreciate life as it should be. Don’t get me wrong, all of these things that we do are important, but it’s also equally important to find a good balance with everything else in our lives. Learn to relax. Don’t be in a rush. Take your time, and remember to value the things that are truly important. Many people don’t realize just how valuable life is until something tragic happens. I’m going to give you an eye-opening example of what I’m talking about.
Do you take the time to hug and/or kiss your loved ones every day? Do you take the time to cook and then sit down with the family to enjoy it? Do you take time out of your day to just laugh, smile, or unwind from it all? Do you make time for “family time?” Do you take the time to ask your mate or somebody who’s close to you “How was your day” and be patient enough to allow them to answer and then talk about it? Do you take the time to say “I love you?” Do you take the time to sit down and have long, deep conversations?
Do you allow yourself time to do what you enjoy, or do you spend all of your time only doing what you HAVE to do? Can you sit through an entire movie or show without answering or looking at your phone? Are you too busy on the computer that you don’t even notice what’s really going on in your household? Do you allow your mind to take a break and rest? Did you stop doing something that you love because you feel like you’re too old? Remember, age is just a number. When was the last time, or have you ever taken a long train ride and enjoyed the sound, sights, and people around you?
I could go on and on, but I think that you get my point by now. We have to allow time for the things that really matter. Now that I’ve got your attention, it’s time for you to ask yourself: “What can I do to bring balance into my life?” When we know better, we should do better. You owe it to yourself. Live life to the fullest! Value what’s most important, and allow yourself to enjoy all of the peace that comes with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
Well, Think about THIS: We go about living our lives on a daily basis, and we have what we call a “to-do list.” We have to do grocery shopping, stop by the cleaners, pick our children up from day care/school, wash the car, walk and feed the pets, go by the bank. And the list goes on and on.
Every day we do what would be considered “the norm.” We get SO busy that sometimes we forget to slow down and appreciate life as it should be. Don’t get me wrong, all of these things that we do are important, but it’s also equally important to find a good balance with everything else in our lives. Learn to relax. Don’t be in a rush. Take your time, and remember to value the things that are truly important. Many people don’t realize just how valuable life is until something tragic happens. I’m going to give you an eye-opening example of what I’m talking about.
Do you take the time to hug and/or kiss your loved ones every day? Do you take the time to cook and then sit down with the family to enjoy it? Do you take time out of your day to just laugh, smile, or unwind from it all? Do you make time for “family time?” Do you take the time to ask your mate or somebody who’s close to you “How was your day” and be patient enough to allow them to answer and then talk about it? Do you take the time to say “I love you?” Do you take the time to sit down and have long, deep conversations?
Do you allow yourself time to do what you enjoy, or do you spend all of your time only doing what you HAVE to do? Can you sit through an entire movie or show without answering or looking at your phone? Are you too busy on the computer that you don’t even notice what’s really going on in your household? Do you allow your mind to take a break and rest? Did you stop doing something that you love because you feel like you’re too old? Remember, age is just a number. When was the last time, or have you ever taken a long train ride and enjoyed the sound, sights, and people around you?
I could go on and on, but I think that you get my point by now. We have to allow time for the things that really matter. Now that I’ve got your attention, it’s time for you to ask yourself: “What can I do to bring balance into my life?” When we know better, we should do better. You owe it to yourself. Live life to the fullest! Value what’s most important, and allow yourself to enjoy all of the peace that comes with it.
http://www.amazon.com/Stephanie-Lahar...
Life Talk for Today Podcast with author Stephanie Lahart
Check out my new podcast and be empowered! This podcast discusses everything that has to do with life.
http://lifetalkfortoday.podomatic.com
Listen and/or download on iTunes as well.
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http://lifetalkfortoday.podomatic.com
Listen and/or download on iTunes as well.
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Mother/Daughter Poem - A Special Kind of Love
An unbreakable bond is what we share
Our love is genuine and rare
Beautiful memories of you and I
Laughing, smiling and joking
Unafraid to be ourselves
We are mother and daughter
Openly talk about whatever is on our mind
We fully trust one another with our deepest thoughts
We are best friends
How awesome is that?!
Never have to pretend
We can just be ourselves
We love each other unconditionally
Occasional attitude
Moody ways
And those not so good days,
Will never change the way we feel
Our love is one of a kind
We don’t always see eye to eye
But we communicate to make things right
Never stay upset with one another for too long
For our love is much too strong
Togetherness
An undeniable bond
You are my daughter and I am your mother
Always there for one another
Fully supporting and encouraging each other’s dreams
Uplifting, never discouraging
We are each other’s biggest fans
We are one
Kiss and hug each other on a daily basis
Show each other love and appreciation
I’ m an image of you and you’re an image of me
We are very special to one another
Mother and daughter is what we are
We Are Each Other’s Heartbeat!
– Written by Author Stephanie Lahart
* I was inspired to write this poem about me and my daughter's relationship. I hope you enjoy reading it! :)
Our love is genuine and rare
Beautiful memories of you and I
Laughing, smiling and joking
Unafraid to be ourselves
We are mother and daughter
Openly talk about whatever is on our mind
We fully trust one another with our deepest thoughts
We are best friends
How awesome is that?!
Never have to pretend
We can just be ourselves
We love each other unconditionally
Occasional attitude
Moody ways
And those not so good days,
Will never change the way we feel
Our love is one of a kind
We don’t always see eye to eye
But we communicate to make things right
Never stay upset with one another for too long
For our love is much too strong
Togetherness
An undeniable bond
You are my daughter and I am your mother
Always there for one another
Fully supporting and encouraging each other’s dreams
Uplifting, never discouraging
We are each other’s biggest fans
We are one
Kiss and hug each other on a daily basis
Show each other love and appreciation
I’ m an image of you and you’re an image of me
We are very special to one another
Mother and daughter is what we are
We Are Each Other’s Heartbeat!
– Written by Author Stephanie Lahart
* I was inspired to write this poem about me and my daughter's relationship. I hope you enjoy reading it! :)
Relationships That Last - KINGS & Queens
Kings and Queens don’t compete against one another. They support, encourage, and help each other out to the best of their ability. They fully understand that they’re a team. His success is her success and her success is his success.
They build each other up, NEVER tear one another down. They choose their words wisely when they speak. They understand the power of words once spoken.
They love each other for who THEY are. Respecting one another’s uniqueness, flaws in all. They understand that nobody’s perfect.
They are faithful to one another. They wouldn’t dare entertain that kind of foolishness in their relationship. They both know what they have in each other, and no other man or woman could come between them, no matter what! Cheating is total disrespect! That’s not something that they’re willing to play with.
Kings and Queens complement each other very well. They make each other look good. When they step out, people can’t help but to take notice of their blessed union. Their love for one another is genuine and rare. The love that they share is simply beautiful!
The king respects his queen and the queen respects her king. Respect is a big deal! They understand that without it, there is no real relationship.
They are one! He feels her pain and she feels his pain. But together, they fight through it all. Giving up is NOT an option for them. They always rise above because they have each other. Together, they represent strength, courage, and wisdom. Their union is the real deal. Oh yes it is!
Communication is important to the both of them. It keeps their relationship healthy.
Their sex life is great! They don’t believe in withholding their love from one another. They don’t play childish games like that. Romance is NOT lacking in their relationship. No neglecting here! LOVE, LOVE, AND MORE LOVE.
They show their appreciation for one another because they understand the importance of doing so. Everybody wants to feel and know that they are appreciated. Everybody!
Never too busy for one another. They understand that “TIME” is valuable. They both understand that balancing work/life/school is of great importance. You should never be too busy for your loved ones.
Trust! Without it, any relationship is doomed. So with that being said, they are honest with one another, even if it hurts. They understand that lying to one another is just NOT worth it! It’s better to be upfront with each other because lying causes division and unwanted problems.
Neither one of them are selfish to a fault. They are both okay with compromising because they understand that you can’t expect to ALWAYS get your way. That’s just not fair to either one of them.
Kings and queens are NOT perfect by any means. They have their bad days too. And yes, they have disagreements just like everybody else, but they don’t stay mad at each other for long. They fully understand that anger, bitterness, and resentments lead to much greater problems. So they make sure that they communicate the problem once they’re both cooled off.
To have a love like this is unmatchable!
May all of you one day find YOUR king and YOUR queen.
What a BEAUTIFUL kind of love this is! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
They build each other up, NEVER tear one another down. They choose their words wisely when they speak. They understand the power of words once spoken.
They love each other for who THEY are. Respecting one another’s uniqueness, flaws in all. They understand that nobody’s perfect.
They are faithful to one another. They wouldn’t dare entertain that kind of foolishness in their relationship. They both know what they have in each other, and no other man or woman could come between them, no matter what! Cheating is total disrespect! That’s not something that they’re willing to play with.
Kings and Queens complement each other very well. They make each other look good. When they step out, people can’t help but to take notice of their blessed union. Their love for one another is genuine and rare. The love that they share is simply beautiful!
The king respects his queen and the queen respects her king. Respect is a big deal! They understand that without it, there is no real relationship.
They are one! He feels her pain and she feels his pain. But together, they fight through it all. Giving up is NOT an option for them. They always rise above because they have each other. Together, they represent strength, courage, and wisdom. Their union is the real deal. Oh yes it is!
Communication is important to the both of them. It keeps their relationship healthy.
Their sex life is great! They don’t believe in withholding their love from one another. They don’t play childish games like that. Romance is NOT lacking in their relationship. No neglecting here! LOVE, LOVE, AND MORE LOVE.
They show their appreciation for one another because they understand the importance of doing so. Everybody wants to feel and know that they are appreciated. Everybody!
Never too busy for one another. They understand that “TIME” is valuable. They both understand that balancing work/life/school is of great importance. You should never be too busy for your loved ones.
Trust! Without it, any relationship is doomed. So with that being said, they are honest with one another, even if it hurts. They understand that lying to one another is just NOT worth it! It’s better to be upfront with each other because lying causes division and unwanted problems.
Neither one of them are selfish to a fault. They are both okay with compromising because they understand that you can’t expect to ALWAYS get your way. That’s just not fair to either one of them.
Kings and queens are NOT perfect by any means. They have their bad days too. And yes, they have disagreements just like everybody else, but they don’t stay mad at each other for long. They fully understand that anger, bitterness, and resentments lead to much greater problems. So they make sure that they communicate the problem once they’re both cooled off.
To have a love like this is unmatchable!
May all of you one day find YOUR king and YOUR queen.
What a BEAUTIFUL kind of love this is! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
A Dedication To All Of The Beautiful Women Out There! YES, You Are Beautiful!
Women, I need you to listen to me closely. Stop allowing men to define your beauty. All of us come in different sizes and shapes. Learn to embrace what YOU were blessed with. Don’t be concerned about what others think of you. What’s most important is how you feel about yourself. Now, if you don’t like the way you look, make changes for YOU, not a man.
What’s sexy to one man may not be sexy to the next man. It’s the same concept when we look at men. All men aren't created equal when it comes to their body frame. Some men have very toned and athletic bodies, some are stocky and short, some are tall and thin, some men are overweight, etc. The point I’m trying to make is this: You can’t live your life trying to appeal to everybody. It’s pointless!
So what if you have a stomach. So what is you’re a full-figured woman. So what if you’re super skinny with no real shape. So what if you’re NOT thick. So what if you don’t have large breast. So what if you don’t have a round apple butt. So what if you have stretch marks. So what if you have cellulite.
REALLY! So what!
Self-love and self-esteem is so VERY important to have. When you love who YOU are, people can’t make you feel less than because you don’t apparently fit their standards in the way that you look.
Beauty is being unique! Beauty is NOT to be defined. Beauty is what you see in yourself.
If a man only sees you for your body, then he’s one small thinking BOY. You may need to think on that for a little bit. A REAL man will see the TOTAL package in you.
You’re beautiful!
You’re unique!
You’re beautifully blessed just how you’re supposed to be!
Believe that!
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
What’s sexy to one man may not be sexy to the next man. It’s the same concept when we look at men. All men aren't created equal when it comes to their body frame. Some men have very toned and athletic bodies, some are stocky and short, some are tall and thin, some men are overweight, etc. The point I’m trying to make is this: You can’t live your life trying to appeal to everybody. It’s pointless!
So what if you have a stomach. So what is you’re a full-figured woman. So what if you’re super skinny with no real shape. So what if you’re NOT thick. So what if you don’t have large breast. So what if you don’t have a round apple butt. So what if you have stretch marks. So what if you have cellulite.
REALLY! So what!
Self-love and self-esteem is so VERY important to have. When you love who YOU are, people can’t make you feel less than because you don’t apparently fit their standards in the way that you look.
Beauty is being unique! Beauty is NOT to be defined. Beauty is what you see in yourself.
If a man only sees you for your body, then he’s one small thinking BOY. You may need to think on that for a little bit. A REAL man will see the TOTAL package in you.
You’re beautiful!
You’re unique!
You’re beautifully blessed just how you’re supposed to be!
Believe that!
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
*HOPE *BELIEVE *ASPIRE *DREAM
Look at you. No, I’m serious. Take a good look at yourself.
Now reflect over your life.
You've faced many challenges, set-backs, hurt, disappointments, and loss.
But through it all, YOU’RE still standing. Standing strong in spite of it all.
Stop being so hard on yourself. Sometimes we don’t have control over what happens in our lives.
Although you may have had your fair share of not-so-good days,
Always remember that ANYTHING is possible!
Keep your spirit up, hold your head high, and BELIEVE.
Never stop believing! Never give up on yourself! Never doubt what you’re capable of!
Don’t look at the negatives. FOCUS on all things positive!
I want you to be encouraged today and everyday of your life from this point forward.
Give yourself a chance to do the unknown.
You can do it! I know you can!
May you accomplish great things in your life, and I pray that opportunities will start opening up for you in abundance. That’s my genuine HOPE for you!
Be encouraged! Not only for today, but for the rest of your life.
Great things happen for us when we’re least expecting it.
Keep a positive attitude and never forget who you are and what you represent.
You’re somebody!
No matter what struggles you've had in life, you've made it thus far.
You can’t give up now. No way!
Have courage. Be brave. Stand tall. Keep on trying. Step out of your comfort zone.
Believe – Hope – Aspire – Dream – Dare to make your dreams come true.
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
Now reflect over your life.
You've faced many challenges, set-backs, hurt, disappointments, and loss.
But through it all, YOU’RE still standing. Standing strong in spite of it all.
Stop being so hard on yourself. Sometimes we don’t have control over what happens in our lives.
Although you may have had your fair share of not-so-good days,
Always remember that ANYTHING is possible!
Keep your spirit up, hold your head high, and BELIEVE.
Never stop believing! Never give up on yourself! Never doubt what you’re capable of!
Don’t look at the negatives. FOCUS on all things positive!
I want you to be encouraged today and everyday of your life from this point forward.
Give yourself a chance to do the unknown.
You can do it! I know you can!
May you accomplish great things in your life, and I pray that opportunities will start opening up for you in abundance. That’s my genuine HOPE for you!
Be encouraged! Not only for today, but for the rest of your life.
Great things happen for us when we’re least expecting it.
Keep a positive attitude and never forget who you are and what you represent.
You’re somebody!
No matter what struggles you've had in life, you've made it thus far.
You can’t give up now. No way!
Have courage. Be brave. Stand tall. Keep on trying. Step out of your comfort zone.
Believe – Hope – Aspire – Dream – Dare to make your dreams come true.
Written By Author Stephanie Lahart
Life Encouragement: A Poem by Stephanie Lahart
Some people will not believe in you,
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people may not see your full potential,
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people may question your capabilities,
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people will purposely overlook you,
But that’s okay, it’s THEIR loss.
Some people will not be supportive of you,
And they will speak negative and hurtful words.
Know Who You Are!
DON’T BE DISCOURAGED… PERSEVERE.
ENCOURAGE yourself,
BELIEVE in yourself, and
LOVE yourself…
Never doubt who you are.
Always think highly of yourself!
Always know that you matter!
Always know that your voice matters!
Always know that you are worth it!
Always give yourself a chance!
Always know that you can and will succeed!
Written by Stephanie Lahart! Black Female Author and Poet, Youth Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Teens, Teen Mentor, and Entrepreneur.
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people may not see your full potential,
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people may question your capabilities,
But you’d better not be one of them.
Some people will purposely overlook you,
But that’s okay, it’s THEIR loss.
Some people will not be supportive of you,
And they will speak negative and hurtful words.
Know Who You Are!
DON’T BE DISCOURAGED… PERSEVERE.
ENCOURAGE yourself,
BELIEVE in yourself, and
LOVE yourself…
Never doubt who you are.
Always think highly of yourself!
Always know that you matter!
Always know that your voice matters!
Always know that you are worth it!
Always give yourself a chance!
Always know that you can and will succeed!
Written by Stephanie Lahart! Black Female Author and Poet, Youth Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Teens, Teen Mentor, and Entrepreneur.
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