Chapter Eight: Positive High Five

Okay okay. We are going to get comfy in our own skin in this chapter.

Be your own advocate when you speak to yourself. Start by thinking of five powerful and positive words to describe yourself. Now, turn to face the mirror, and say these encouraging words aloud.

Here are my five words:

Flamboyant — My new favorite word to describe myself. Just like the word, full of life and vibrancy. I feel like the queen of the realm after reading that. Get your pinkies out, sweetie! From my personality to my fashion style, I am not short of letting them speak for me. I like to live my life as a vibrant statement that boosts my self-esteem.

Confident — I always give my best with top notch confidence. You might be shocked to learn that I was not very confident when I was younger. I was still learning who I am so I was more observant yet making my own mistakes attempting what works and what doesn't. Only a few years ago did I feel like I had a firm grasp on my personality and a healthy amount of confidence.

Persistent — I am a true believer in the impossible. When I set a goal for myself, I stay motivated and goal-driven despite the challenges and difficulties. Even when the excitement fades, I pick up where I left off and add more "spice" to it. As a child, I was described as stubborn (I really was), but over the years, being stubborn increased my understanding of what persistent is. This added so much value to my present self and I am truly grateful.

Solution-oriented — I figure shit out. Period. I like to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I do not sit well when there is no solution to a situation. Being solution-oriented allows me to find a neutral middle ground to gets answers to problems, determining the root cause of issues and offer an alternative or better course of action. It's still a learning process, but I found the inner peace I have been searching for.

Caring — I love and ride hard. I genuinely follow this notorious saying by Maya Angelou: "I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." You never know what anyone is going through behind closed doors or the moment you meet them. I've learnt to listen more since there are times when all we need is someone to listen to us. Listening allowed me to get a deeper understanding of a person and their love language. What is the tone needed for this situation? How can I add value to this conversation if needed?

What are your five powerful and positive words? They don't have to be super big words that you can't pronounce or words that just sounds good. Your five words should make you feel a boost of confidence when you read them out loud. Please do share them down below.

And don't forget...

You Got This, Babe!

Thank you for reading this chapter. I hope you enjoyed the read and you or someone you know can relate. Please leave any respectful feedback. Have a blessed day!

Xoxo,