“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” Most of us are familiar with this famous phrase. It is primarily used to encourage optimism and a “yes, I can” attitude in the face of distress. Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, and lemonade is known for its sweetness and providing refreshment. But, you need more than just… Read More Got Lemons?
According to Merriam-Webster, uncomfortable means causing a feeling of being embarrassed or uneasy. The word uncomfortable is one of my least favorite words in the English language – mainly because it is a word I heard often while I was married, but I digress. While I was searching for inspiration for this blog, I stumbled upon… Read More Uncomfortable
Is it possible to love ourselves without liking ourselves first? I believe it is possible to love someone and not like them. Meaning, we can dislike a behavior or characteristic of a person and still love them. When others display behaviors we are not fond of, we can choose to avoid them – but, we… Read More First Comes Like
Sizeism is defined as discrimination against someone on the basis of their physical size, especially against people considered to be overweight. Several months ago I read a post entitled, Sizism – One of the Last “Safe” Predjudices. When I read the post I considered those of us who are labeled as “plus-sized” to be discriminated against by some individuals of… Read More Sizeism and the Plus-Size World
“…the right clothes, the right shoes, the right make-up – it hides the flaws we think we have, they make us beautiful to ourselves…that’s what makes us beautiful to others” – Martha Rodgers, Castle Having insecurities is an intrinsic part of being human, but I think women are more susceptible to being overtaken by them.… Read More Insecurities
A few years ago I attended a training course that discussed animals that matched leadership styles – I learned that I am a peacock. This was not surprising to me at all – considering peacocks are identified as showy and like to be the center of attention. If you have been following me, you know I have… Read More Flaunt Those Peacock Feathers
When I am wearing my heels, I walk tall, and my confidence is more evident. There is something about a high heel shoe I find sexy and alluring, and I believe I project those characteristics when I am wearing them – or at least that is what I’ve been told. It has been stated that… Read More Do I Have a Napoleon Complex?: Confessions of a Shoe Lover
A few days ago I began to ponder over the context of the things I have written in regards to self-confidence and self-esteem. I began to question the process of moving from insecure to self-assured. How does one get there? I recognize the importance of being comfortable in one’s skin, but how is it achieved?… Read More Do You Compare?
Life is a precious gift that I have learned to appreciate more with each passing day. The things I used to take for granted now cause me to savor their existence. I have experienced quite a few things during the thirty-something years I’ve been in this world, some things were good, some were bad, and… Read More Bruised, But Not Broken
