Focus on what makes you unique!

Focus on what you can do instead of what you can't, that's how you make yourselves valuable.

Anonymous

Have you noticed that when somebody shares something negative about us we start dwelling on it, so much so that we forget everything else? Somebody who was body-shamed during their childhood struggles with self-image issues. Somebody who was constantly interrupted or punished for questioning grows up to be timid or insecure.

It takes conscious effort to train our mind to think and behave otherwise. Gallup study found that people feel more confident, self-aware and productive when focussing on their strengths instead of weaknesses. It is important to work on our areas of improvements however not at the cost of losing what we are already good at.

• Make a list of things that you are natural at, which others struggle with.

• Think back and make a note of things that people constantly compliment you for.

• Find ways to excel at things that you are already good at.

Our strengths are meant to be what makes us special, why not capitalize on them. Focussing solely on our weakness would demotivate us and drag us further down.

This applies to our physical attributes as well. What makes you unique? Is it your eyes, your beautiful curly hair, your curves, your long legs, your killer smile, slender arms...

Irrespective of your body type, skin colour, skin texture, hair colour or type you are beautiful. Focus on what makes you unique and accentuate them. You can always learn how to use clothing to work to your advantage. And we at Beau would love to be part of your journey.

And am sure you remember, it's beautiful being YOU!