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Feeling blue? Here's what to do!


Its hard dealing with low self-esteem. How do we pick ourselves up when were feeling down? How do we build our confidence? What do you do when you feel like sticking your head in a blender?
I'm no Dr. Phil, but I do have three simple tips that will boost your self-esteem.

1. Write down affirmations
*An affirmation is the action or process of affirming something or being affirming; emotional support or encouragement. Find some time to regularly write down affirmations. When doing so, do not hold back. Be sure to really build yourself up and encourage yourself.

*"You is smart, you is kind, you is important"

2. Surround yourself with positive people
Its really important to have positive people in your life who encourage you and build you up. If your friends don't hype you after you post a fire selfie on Instagram DROP THEM! They are haters that are praying on your downfall.
          So what if you have to use snap chat filter and take 4,765 selfies  until you find the best one

3. Pretend like you're an international mega star! 
When I'm feeling down I like to imagine myself on a set of a photo shoot in an exotic destination or on a stage of a sold out arena. Don't be afraid to really get into character! I love performing in front of my friends and family as they pretend to be my die hard fans, screaming and cheering for me. After doing this, I usually suffer from asthmatic attack due to the fact that I'm completely winded and have difficulty catching my breath. But its 100% worth it! The way I feel about myself afterwards is unrivaled!
 
I can't thank my fans enough for all of the love and support!(by fans I mean my cousins MVicky & Sista Maggie)

You're welcome! You can stop seeing your therapist now.




*dictionary.com
* line from one of my favorite movies The Help
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  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2018 at 9:40 PM

    Giving me so much life in that video!
    Love reading your blogs mama, keep them coming!

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    1. ashantigyalAugust 15, 2018 at 10:02 PM

      Thank you so much for the love and support!!! Love you! xoxo

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