Self-Esteem
Positive self-esteem is the second foundation element of BEAUTIFUL. Confidence in yourself includes confidence in your appearance, your skin color, your style and your focus in life. Believe that the color of your skin is beautiful. You are tenacious! Wear clothing and styles that accentuate your inner and outer beauty. Believe that you are a masterpiece, believe in yourself and set realistic goals. You are empowered and equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve your personal, educational and career goals. Believe that you are successful and then begin writing your success story.
Self-Love
Loving yourself unconditionally is the first foundation element of BEAUTIFUL. Loving the color of your skin, your appearance, your mind, body and soul are paramount characteristics of self-love. Find the right balance that works for you and love your inner and outer beauty. When you love yourself, your self-esteem, self-identity, self-respect and self-pride are obvious to everyone.
As a beautiful girl of color, practice building your self-love, self-esteem, self-identity, self-pride and self-respect. Beautiful girls of color focus on and show the world that they are indeed beautiful! Learn and embrace the foundation elements of beautiful and as your inner beauty begins to radiate on the outside, you will LIVE LIFE BEAUTIFUL.
Beautiful girls of color possess many intriguing qualities that make them beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. The foundation of Beautiful consists of Self-Love, Self-Esteem, Self-Identity, Self-Respect and Self-Pride. Together they make being beautiful sensational!
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Self-Identity
Positive self-identity is the third foundation element of BEAUTIFUL. Your self-identity includes the unique characteristics that make up your individuality and personality. Allow yourself to think and act out of the box and do not be afraid to aspire to be the unique beautiful individual that you are.
Self-Respect
Self-respect is the fourth foundation element of BEAUTIFUL. Respect yourself, your skin color, your appearance and the fact that you are a beautiful girl of color. Respect and value your dreams, goals, and focus in life. Remember that your self-respect is reflected in your self-esteem, self-love and self-pride. Most importantly, respect the fact that you are unique and fascinating.
Self-Pride
Self-pride is the fifth foundation block of BEAUTIFUL. Pride yourself in the fact that you are a beautiful girl of color. Take pride in being an achiever and the fact that you are upbeat. By taking pride in the color of your skin, your overall appearance, your thought processes, dreams and goals, your self-love, self-respect and self-esteem will be reflected.
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