You know when your children come to you when they are upset and you give them a cuddle and tell them to not listen to the bullies, or to be brave and stand up for what yo believe in, or tell them not to think like that they can achieve anything they want to?
Normal parenting stuff really. We all do it at the drop of a hat, and it comes naturally.
So why don’t we speak to ourselves like that?
It’s so important to, because they are watching. They pick up on your low self esteem and think that that is the norm. They see you rushing around pleasing everyone but yourself and think that that is the norm. They see you miserable at the end of the day because you hate your job and think that it’s ok to stay in a job that is killing you from the inside. They see you buying black clothes all the time because you want to blend in to the background and think they should do the same.
How about we take our parenting up a notch and show them how to bloom.
How about we set the right example by blooming ourselves into the amazing flower we were born to be.
How about we inspire a generation?
Inspire them to be bigger and better than the generation before them. To smash those glass ceilings and tear down those stereotypes. To believe in themselves and love themselves. To achieve whatever they want to achieve.
If we are not setting the right example we are making it so much harder for them. And no one wants that for their children.
So how do you go about breaking down years of self doubt? Do a bit of work on yourself. Read some books, listen to some podcasts, follow inspirational people on social media instead of people who bring you down. Practise gratitudes and affirmations. Take small steps, but in the right direction.
We have the ability to inspire a generation to bigger and better things, that inspiration is you.
Books I would recommend
‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ by Rachel Hollis
‘Girl, Stop Apologising’ by Rachel Hollis
‘You are a baddass’ by Jen Sincero
