Stephanie Lahart's Blog - Posts Tagged "self-love"
I Will not Give Up on Me
I will not give up on me. For I have been down that road before. I remember what it’s like to walk away from something that I was so passionate about. I remember what it’s like to walk away from my dreams. I know what it feels like to settle for less than what I deserve. I know what it feels like to pretend that everything is okay when on the inside I’m hurting and full of pain. I know what it feels like to have sleepless nights…tossing and turning, wondering if things will ever change.
I know what it feels like to be waiting by the phone, hoping that you’ll call. I know what it feels like when you love somebody and they don’t love you back. I know what it feels like to give your heart to someone over, and over, and over again. I know what it feels like to be lied to…it didn’t seem to faze you one bit. I know what it feels like to not be put first in someone’s life because drugs and alcohol have the first priority. I know what it feels like to have low self-esteem. I KNOW…I KNOW! I know what it’s like to have a child and you think that it’s going to be the changing factor in your relationship. I know what it feels like to love someone so much, and yet they still don’t get it.
I know what it’s like to give up on me. I now know just how important I am. I count, and I deserve the VERY best!I am special…I am loving…I am loyal…I am beautiful on the inside…I am strong, and I am worthy and deserving of genuine love. I know my self-worth, so I will not give up on me! I will not give up on me! I will NOT give up on me! I am NOT a victim, I am victorious. Amen!
I want my readers to see themselves in this passage. Keep telling yourself that you won’t give up on YOU. Keep saying it until you believe it. Keep saying it until you achieve it. Do NOT give up on you. You’re much too important. Believe that!
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Life...
I know what it feels like to be waiting by the phone, hoping that you’ll call. I know what it feels like when you love somebody and they don’t love you back. I know what it feels like to give your heart to someone over, and over, and over again. I know what it feels like to be lied to…it didn’t seem to faze you one bit. I know what it feels like to not be put first in someone’s life because drugs and alcohol have the first priority. I know what it feels like to have low self-esteem. I KNOW…I KNOW! I know what it’s like to have a child and you think that it’s going to be the changing factor in your relationship. I know what it feels like to love someone so much, and yet they still don’t get it.
I know what it’s like to give up on me. I now know just how important I am. I count, and I deserve the VERY best!I am special…I am loving…I am loyal…I am beautiful on the inside…I am strong, and I am worthy and deserving of genuine love. I know my self-worth, so I will not give up on me! I will not give up on me! I will NOT give up on me! I am NOT a victim, I am victorious. Amen!
I want my readers to see themselves in this passage. Keep telling yourself that you won’t give up on YOU. Keep saying it until you believe it. Keep saying it until you achieve it. Do NOT give up on you. You’re much too important. Believe that!
http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Life...
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...
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...
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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EMPOWERED Relationship Queen: A Relationship Empowerment Poem for Her About Love and Self-Love by Stephanie Lahart
A Woman’s number one relationship goal
Should be with herself first.
How a woman sees herself
Will set the standard of how she allows men to treat her.
She’s got to make herself a priority,
And know that it’s okay!
Women need NOT to be so easily
Flattered by what a man has,
But instead be flattered by his
Strength, courage, integrity, and character.
Be impressed by his ability to be
Honest, faithful, loving, and respectful.
Be impressed because he can
Communicate and openly express his feelings with you.
Be impressed because he’s got
Confidence,
Direction,
And purpose in his life.
Be impressed because he’s a
Quality man, NOT a handsome man.
His looks should be a bonus, NOT the main factor.
Don’t compromise yourself and stay in an unhealthy relationship that causes you hurt, pain, and disappointment.
You are worthy of genuine love, ladies!
Save your love for someone who TRULY
Deserves it, appreciates it, and wants it.
Don’t disrespect yourself by lowering your standards
And accepting his foul behavior…
You absolutely do NOT deserve to be treated like
You don’t matter… You DO matter.
Your happiness and well-being are important…
Protect it by always valuing who you are!
It takes a special King to love
His Queen properly…
To value her as the Woman she is
And NOT take advantage of her.
Don’t be in a rush, ladies…
You want a man that’s going to spoil you differently!
Be patient and wait on a man that spoils you with his
Love, honesty, and commitment.
His respect, honor, and appreciation.
His attentiveness.
His kindness, understanding, and genuine love.
You want a man that you can create memorable memories with.
Have confidence in yourself!
Love yourself, flaws and all!
Be kind to yourself!
See the best in yourself!
Celebrate yourself!
Know that you are worthy of authentic love!
Just say NO to
Dead-end, unhealthy, and toxic relationships.
You are a Queen!
Protect your heart.
Protect your smile.
Protect your happiness.
Protect your peace of mind.
Don’t destroy yourself over
A man’s foolishness.
Don’t get caught up
Simply because you’re
Bored, lonely, or
Lacking in self-esteem.
Know your worth, Queen…
Respect, love, and value yourself…
You matter!!!
Written by Stephanie Lahart! Black Female Author and Poet, Youth Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Teens, Teen Mentor, and Entrepreneur.
Should be with herself first.
How a woman sees herself
Will set the standard of how she allows men to treat her.
She’s got to make herself a priority,
And know that it’s okay!
Women need NOT to be so easily
Flattered by what a man has,
But instead be flattered by his
Strength, courage, integrity, and character.
Be impressed by his ability to be
Honest, faithful, loving, and respectful.
Be impressed because he can
Communicate and openly express his feelings with you.
Be impressed because he’s got
Confidence,
Direction,
And purpose in his life.
Be impressed because he’s a
Quality man, NOT a handsome man.
His looks should be a bonus, NOT the main factor.
Don’t compromise yourself and stay in an unhealthy relationship that causes you hurt, pain, and disappointment.
You are worthy of genuine love, ladies!
Save your love for someone who TRULY
Deserves it, appreciates it, and wants it.
Don’t disrespect yourself by lowering your standards
And accepting his foul behavior…
You absolutely do NOT deserve to be treated like
You don’t matter… You DO matter.
Your happiness and well-being are important…
Protect it by always valuing who you are!
It takes a special King to love
His Queen properly…
To value her as the Woman she is
And NOT take advantage of her.
Don’t be in a rush, ladies…
You want a man that’s going to spoil you differently!
Be patient and wait on a man that spoils you with his
Love, honesty, and commitment.
His respect, honor, and appreciation.
His attentiveness.
His kindness, understanding, and genuine love.
You want a man that you can create memorable memories with.
Have confidence in yourself!
Love yourself, flaws and all!
Be kind to yourself!
See the best in yourself!
Celebrate yourself!
Know that you are worthy of authentic love!
Just say NO to
Dead-end, unhealthy, and toxic relationships.
You are a Queen!
Protect your heart.
Protect your smile.
Protect your happiness.
Protect your peace of mind.
Don’t destroy yourself over
A man’s foolishness.
Don’t get caught up
Simply because you’re
Bored, lonely, or
Lacking in self-esteem.
Know your worth, Queen…
Respect, love, and value yourself…
You matter!!!
Written by Stephanie Lahart! Black Female Author and Poet, Youth Motivational Speaker for At-Risk Teens, Teen Mentor, and Entrepreneur.
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