The Power of Positive Self-Talk.

Positive self-talk creates positive results.

When you are looking at yourself in the mirror, what is the first thing that crosses your mind? Do you rush to point out all of your flaws, or do you comment on how great you look? Many people today, especially women and teenage girls, are constantly bashing themselves and their bodies. Telling yourself things like, "I'm not good enough, smart enough, or pretty enough can and will eventually take a toll on your self-confidence, deteriorating it little by little. Instead of bringing yourself down all the time, you should look for the good things about yourself. I have a challenge for you. Whenever you look in the mirror this week, find at least two things you like about yourself  and compliment yourself on it. Say something like "I have such beautiful green eyes" or, "I love my smile", anything that will build your self-confidence up and divert you from thinking about your "flaws". Everyone is beautiful in their own way, whether you believe it or not, so there's always something you can find to like about yourself. Self-talk can have a really great impact on your self-esteem and confidence. You can either abuse it or use it to your advantage. I hope you will use it in the way nature intended, bringing yourself up, and making yourself feel all around better about yourself and your life. What kinds of things will you say to yourself this week? I hope it's positive!

~Ashley

Quote of the Day: “If you celebrate your differentness, the world will, too. It believes exactly what you tell it—through the words you use to describe yourself, the actions you take to care for yourself, and the choices you make to express yourself. Tell the world you are one-of-a-kind creation who came here to experience wonder and spread joy. Expect to be accommodated.” 
― Victoria Moran

Click here to view nine ways to silence you inner-critic.

Works Cited: Starecheski, Laura. "Why Saying Is Believing - The Science Of Self-Talk." NPR. NPR, 7 Oct. 2014. Web. 26 Oct. 2014.

Original Website: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/10/07/353292408/why-saying-is-believing-the-science-of-self-talk

How to Stick to Your Healthy Habit.

There are several steps you can take to trick your brain into creating healthy habits.

Have you ever tried doing something that you thought would improve your life and ended up not sticking with it? It's like a New Year's Resolution. We always say we're going to do something, start off really well, and end up just forgetting about it 3 weeks later. I remember saying to myself not too long ago that I'd start eating healthier snacks after school. Today I ate a piece of cake with whipped cream and four chocolate chip cookies, so that obviously didn't last very long. Motivation and willpower alone just wasn't enough. That's why I absolutely love this list of ways to decide on a healthy habit and stick with it. It tells you why you haven't been able to make this new habit a routine and ways to make it just that: routine. Whether you want to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with your dog, sleep more, or stop procrastinating like me, this article can help you do it all. Who knows, with this new found information, I just might try this whole healthy snack thing again (or maybe not lol). What healthy habit will you try to implement into your lifestyle? I wish you the best of luck!

~Ashley

Quote of The Day: “If you try anything, if you try to lose weight, or to improve yourself, or to love, or to make the world a better place, you have already achieved something wonderful, before you even begin. Forget failure. If things don't work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again. And again. And again!”

― Sarah Dessen, Keeping the Moon

Click here to view some great healthy habits to try.

Works Cited
Brain Fit, Be. "How to Trick Your Brain to Create a New Healthy Habit." Pick the Brain Motivation and Self Improvement. N.p., 20 May 2013. Web. 29 Sept. 2014.
Original Article: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/how-to-trick-your-brain-to-create-a-new-healthy-habit/

Welcome!

Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog: To A Beautiful You. Over the course of the school year (or longer if I become rich and famous lol) I will be posting an array of articles, tips and tricks to help make your life easier, better, and more enjoyable. I hope I can inspire you, help you, and make your world a better place to be. Have a fabulous day (or night)!

~Ashley

Quote of the Day: "You can change what you are and where you are by changing what goes into your mind. – Zig Ziglar"