Stop selling yourself short!

This post is inspired by my very good and beautiful friend - Vivian.

My last post on this blog was titled "My post baby body is hotter than yours" where i talked about the pressure being put on women from all angles, to try to snap back their bodies into position almost immediately after childbirth. That post was shared on my facebook page and Vivian said "Yes it sure is" in reply to that title. She knew i didnt mean the title literally but i only used it as a catchy caption. But she still commented as if that was what i was saying. She is naughty that way!

Well one thing led to another on the post and i told her she looked good as a mother and she said "I know right?" That got me thinking. This is a woman who is confident and comfortable in her own skin and isn't afraid to admit it!
Usually what we get are women who either dont really know they are beautiful or dont want to admit it - for one reason or the other. Some think its an issue of modesty. They think that to admit they are beautiful is being immodest and vain. I dont think so. And so you see many of us say "Ah, me? it's a lie joor" when someone compliments us. Someone says "Your dress is beautiful" and instead of "Thank you so much" we say "This dress? Its even old sef". We run ourselves down - without knowing or even meaning to!

I am not saying one should go about singing "I am a beautiful woman. My body is so hot and sexy. i am a stunner" etc. I am just saying don't sell yourself short when someone points out how good looking you are! Own it! Take it! Accept it! Acknowledge it! We should begin to know our worth and not be afraid to voice it. Don't be scared to admit that which another has noticed. It is a good given quality, don't refuse it with your tongue. When you look good and feel good, admit it too as all these go a long way to build our self esteem

So when next someone tells you you look hot, say "I do, right? Thank you so much" and move along!