Feeling pretty & keeping your dignity.

One of the biggest pieces of advice I love giving to girls is: find what makes you feel pretty while keeping your dignity. Our society forces us to search for ways to feel pretty but NOT in the right and healthy ways. There are plenty of awesome ways to feel pretty! Today when I went to the gym I pushed myself a little harder than I did yesterday and later I wore my favorite nude heels, and those simple things made me feel confident. Take silly pictures, find your favorite kind of lipgloss, fix your hair a different way, write a note to yourself about how beautiful you are. We are all created so wonderful in our own way and my heart cries for everyone to understand how incredible they truly are! Don't lose your soul in society, keep your dignity, know your beauty! 


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