Writer's Workshop
3-22-10
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"If repeating something healthy and inspiring to myself several times a day helps... then I'm gonna do it"
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I am a HUGE proponent of affirmations said to a mirror. Huge!
Self talk is SOOOO important to people... especially women.
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On my other blog here, I mention self talk A LOT... always giving an assignment to go look in the mirror and tell that person staring back at you, that she is special, and worthy of good things, and is loved... etc...
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There are plenty of people in the world that want to put down and stomp on our hopes and dreams, and make us feel badly about ourselves...
WE don't need to be one of them...
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I like to repeat that... I love myself... where I am at... at this very moment... imperfect, overweight, happy and in it to win it.
I don't make myself wait to be "better" or "thinner" or "younger looking" to have good self esteem and to tell the world that no matter what... I matter and am relevant... no matter what I look like or how I'm dressed or what kind of car I drive... or the size of my house...
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I don't love myself more now... 75 lbs lighter... than I did 9 months ago, 75 lbs heavier...
I look at each pound lost, as a pound that was put on to teach me something about myself.
Everything is allowed to happen for a reason.
We learn and grow and become better with each passing day... and loving the creation that "is" is honoring God and ourselves.
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These are some favorite affirmations I have taught women to say over the years...
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If one is single, and looking for love... "I am worthy of a great man, who fills my heart and soul with love and kindness. I am worth a man who works, and takes care of his business. I do not need to settle for Mr. Right Now... Mr. Right is what I am worthy of".
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If one is struggling with Motherhood or Wifedom... "I love my children... and it's okay to doubt myself, and to question how I do things... it's okay to say "I'm sorry" to my kids...
I am and will be a good Mom/Wife... I'm not finished yet..."
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If one is struggling with self esteem or her Looks... "I am a strong, confident woman, with great taste, a zest for life, and people who love me. I am worthy of kind words and my looks are more than just my outer shell... I will let others see "me" with my words, and actions... and I will be even more beautiful because of them..."
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What do you say to your reflection?
Hi Saundra,
ReplyDeleteJust popped in from Mama Kat's.
You are SOO beautiful and inspiring. You make me want to be a better me. Now, today.
I AM A GOOD MUM, I AM A GOOD MUM, I AM A GOOD MUM...
I'll get there!
Talking to myself in the mirror is something I NEVER did or do. I do talk to myself sometimes when I think out loud (like now), but I don't do that affirmation stuff. I guess I've always just been okay with who I am--God's creation for a purpose so don't spend time on my own affirmations. The fact that God affirms me is sufficient for me.
ReplyDeleteI used the compromise prompt in Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop this week.
I've tried talking to myself, but myself just won't listen, or laughs in myself's face, or makes myself cry. So, I've given it up. Besides, no amount of self talk can convince me to love my fat belly and hot-dog-pack back.
ReplyDeleteI loved this. How inspiring!
ReplyDelete75 pounds! That is so amazing. I am happy for you. And very glad that you don't love yourself more now just because of it : )
ReplyDeleteI truly believe in affirmations, but forget about their power from time to time. Thanks for reminding me! Now, I am off to talk to that beautiful woman in the mirror!
ReplyDeleteThis is so touching! You sound like you have a really good heart,and a really good head on your shoulders!
ReplyDeleteWow, 75 pounds. I am impressed! And impressed by your excellent attitude about life as well.
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