Smile because life is a Gift…

The stage of single life is a time to discover who you really are, your purpose in life. It is a time to plan on how to fulfill your destiny and be successful in life. It is indeed a preparatory stage for a successful life. What you put in at this stage will determine the result you get in future even when you are finally married. Excerpt from The Beauty of Being Single –http://stepswithgod.com/beauty-single/

In the process of letting go for this new year you will lose many things from the past, but it will help you to find yourself.

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right and forget the ones that don’t and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a change, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said that it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it. –Anonymous

Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles. Remember, no effort that we make to attain something beautiful is ever lost.” ― Helen Keller

Fear can paralyze your life and prevent you from following your dreams. It’s all in your mind; – stop thinking  about the hurdles and just jump over them.

Don’t be dependent on him for your livelihood.  Be self- reliant and pursue your own financial goals! Financially independent women can follow their dreams, stand up for themselves, are less stressed and have better higher self esteem.

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Stop putting your dreams and goals on the backburner to support others, or for fear of failure.  It’s your turn to shine, so take a chance on you!  

Everyone makes mistakes in life, but that doesn’t mean they have to pay for them the rest of their life. Sometimes GOOD people make BAD choices. It doesn’t mean they’re bad…it means they’re HUMAN!

As you leave home today remember to hold your head up high and look the world straight in the eye!  Let your unique self and confidence shine through.  

You can be happy if you choose to be thankful.  Even if your life is not perfect, there are lots of reasons to feel good about something.

 Character contributes to beauty.  It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful……Jacqueline Bisset

You should always be your unique and authentic self.  “The authentic self is the you that can be found at your absolute core. It is the part of you not defined by your job, function or role. It is the composite of all your skills, talents and wisdom. It is all of the things that are uniquely yours and need expression, rather than what you believe you are supposed to be and do. ”  ~…

Let go of ‘old emotional baggage’ and be free to Live up to your full potential.

You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 Peter 3:4 Look in the mirror and start loving yourself, then your inner beauty will grow and radiate to your outer self.