They're just words. Step into your power.

Have you ever felt thrown off by just a few words someone said, unable to shake off their impact? It’s incredible, isn’t it, how much power words have over us? When you really think about it, it seems almost absurd that mere words have the ability to knock us down. Yesterday, I found myself caught up in the words “body frame” in the context of someone judging another by how they looked and struck a chord within me, triggering a boatload of emotions, mixed in with my own bucket of insecurities. But, it’s funny how much significance we attach to words, isn’t it?

In moments like this, it’s a great reminder to first and foremost remember that those words belong to someone else; they don’t define you. Take a moment to pause, to breathe, and try not to get caught up in someone else’s narrative. Tune into your feelings and reclaim your power. Step back into your own light and shine brightly, knowing that your worth is beyond any words spoken. Period.

Those pesky thoughts!

Which voice in your head are you listening to? When I find myself in the space of negative thinking, I have a little chat with myself. Sometimes it’s a middle finger in the mirror, followed by ‘we’re not going there today’—I’m so not kidding. I usually always laugh after, which is needed. We all have days when we are a little harder on ourselves. So, give yourself a breather and acknowledge that you’re just having an off day without being overly critical. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a friend, and maybe try challenging yourself by redirecting your thoughts to your strengths and accomplishments, not on what’s not going your way or working in the moment. Everything will be okay. You’ve got this!