Self esteem homework ...

Hi everyone! I finally got to finish watching the Tyra show from yesterday (had to record it so I could pick my daughter up from school). Anyway, she gave everyone some "Self Esteem homework" ... do something that you want to do, that you have been too scared to do. Do it because you CAN do it and don't be scared what anyone thinks. So, I'm challenging you to pick something you want to do and just do it! I will give you a week to do it and then I want you to report back what you did and how empowering it was to accompli**** My goal is to take a Pilates class at the gym. I've always wanted to do this but I've been so scared that everyone will laugh at me. There is a class on Thursday morning and I'm going to take that class! Also, Tyra gave a quote at the end of the show and I can't remember the person's name who actually quoted it. But it was a good quote so I thought I'd share it: "All the water in the world can not sink a ship unless the water gets inside." Deanna

I'm pretty blessed Dee I have no real self esteem issues. I wanted to take belly dancing lessons and voila i love it. I love trying new things. ANDI

Andi, I am so envious! I wish I had your positive self esteem! I've always had the exact opposite problem, which has made me into a hermit! You are my idol ... I've always wanted to try belly dancing but I am WAY too shy to try! Deanna

I dont think self esteem is only about trying something new. I am not affraid to try new things and will just act like a goof if i mess up.. Self esteem can also be having the courage to tell someone how u feel about something. I am not very strong in that area. For example, at work, the ladies there are mean to me and give me such a tough time about the way I eat and look. Instead of telling them to back off, I just walk away and get my feelings hurt. I dont know if thats self esteem, but I think it could be.. having the courage to tell someone what I think of the way they treat me and not worry about how they think. I avoid them at all cost so I dont know when I will have the chance to "show them my hand" as Andi puts it and tell them what I think, but more and more I want to do that. I need to take my self worth back and not worry about what others think.

Carla and Dee I wish you could see the woman we see when we look at you I think you'f find they are very different from your mental image! Carla those woman have no right to give you grief, you are there to do a job if they are allowed to make y ou feel anything less then a valued employee they are doing you a disservice and need to be told so. Use the hand sugar girl i guarantee it'll work of i'll personally come out there and kick their bahookies! Dee you are truly what weight loss surgery is all about, a caterpillar in a caccoon that has become a most extraordinary butterfly. Monarch butterflies travel to capistrano every year, they have no map, no food and no direction they go forth simply because it's what their inner voice tells them to do....perhaps you need to listen to your inner voice my little butterfly. No one can make you feel inferior unless you let them! Hugs, ANDI ps. my mother wants to know if you could perhaps teach me how to be shy and a bit more subdued and quiet. She told me "Andrea Sharon you've got enough "out there" for all those woman" i sighed and we both laughed!

Andi, you ALWAYS cheer up my day...

Happy Thoughts to all... ;) I had a HORRIBLELY bad today. but I cranked my favorite CD in the car and just refused to be sucked into the mood. took awhile, but I finally kicked it. same with self esteem, say it enough, and eventually you believe it.

I decided to go into business for myself, and today my resale License came today... I'm scared to death but excited and plan to open my store w/ in 6 mth....

Do tell.. what kind of store are u opening. that sounds so exciting.

My stores name is going to be Letitia's (my middle name) Boutique and Galleria and I plan on selling woman's clothing, jewelry (mostly that I make) a limited amount of purses and belts and shoes and adding a few paintings/ abstract photos to decorate the place but which will also be available for sale. (my son takes wonderful photos)