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Empressdududahlin · 07-12-2005, 12:51 PM

to the Fabulous life... Now I try to stray away from these kinds of books, but for some reason I couldn't help but pick it up. What I love about it is the lil quotes, the recipes to problems we face daily, with girlfriends, men, travel, how to stay health conscience but Not a Fanatic! Especially how to love who you are within your OWN skin... So since I'm reading this, I will be posting daily/weekly a few essential things from here and tell me what you think or it maybe of some reminder for you!! Hey if you want pick it up too!! I got it from Target', but here's an online link!

Empressdududahlin · 07-12-2005, 01:07 PM

Fake It Till You Make It

Whether it's interviewing for a new job, giving a speech, or running into your archnemesis while looking less than lovely at the corner bodega, don't let the situation rock your world. Handle it.

Project strength even when you feel shaky. Begin to breathe; take deep breaths, inhaling from the nose, exhaling from the mouth. Shout down that inner voice of self-doubt and visualize yourself as a beautiful woman in control of the situation. There is something to imagining yourself as Condoleeza Rice or any other take-control woman before you give your office presentation. Hell, channel one of your personal best moments: graduation; that particular day that everything was working overtime; or any memory of you feeling great, beautiful, strong, and on top of the world. You'll not only convince others that you are in control but you'll really begin to feel that way. Look at the nervous tics and things you do when your confidence is low. Do you bite your nails, pull on your hair, or talk too fast? Break those habits now. No one will know you're feeling insecure if you don't broadcast it with nervous gestures.

Test Positive

Smell your roses while you're alive. Keep a running tally of your own greatness. Affirm, visualize, and fiercely protect your most exalted self. Here are the tools to help you maintain and bolster your confidence:

THE HYPE REPORT

Picasso dubbed Josephine Baker "the Nefertiti of Now." Orson Welles crowned Eartha Kitt "The Most Exciting Woman in the World." Lofty titles from lofty men, to be sure, but you can bet your Prada that when Jo or Eartha was feeling less than superstarish, those sobriquets cheered them up. Okay, Spike Lee hasn't put your essence into words yet, but I'll wager that your friends, family, and acquaintances have given you accolades. Of course they have, and you should record compliments and stash thank-you notes, letters of achievements, and love letters. Write down what you think is great about you and don't stint on the applause. Have fun with the hype report. List your fabulous traits in a sumptuous silk journal, buy a drawing pad and illustrate your compliments with cut-up words (from magazines and newspapers) and pictures, or just put together your own press kit, complete with "press clippings," of every glowing mention of you. Write your praises in calligraphy and tape them up to the mirror, where you can see them. Enjoy your external beauty and the manifestations of the internal. Feel free to drag out your list anytime to remind yourself that you are the bomb.

chinee · 07-12-2005, 05:42 PM

can you help ah sista out with ah link

LadyDay005 · 07-12-2005, 06:18 PM

I was able to obtain a copy about a year ago right before it was published. Real cute, and some good info that could work in some cases.

07-12-2005, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Empressdududahlin Dawtah of the Sun Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: in a sacred space... Posts: 27,228 Credits: 4,509	Beautylicious: The Black Girl's Guide... to the Fabulous life... Now I try to stray away from these kinds of books, but for some reason I couldn't help but pick it up. What I love about it is the lil quotes, the recipes to problems we face daily, with girlfriends, men, travel, how to stay health conscience but Not a Fanatic! Especially how to love who you are within your OWN skin... So since I'm reading this, I will be posting daily/weekly a few essential things from here and tell me what you think or it maybe of some reminder for you!! Hey if you want pick it up too!! I got it from Target', but here's an online link!

07-12-2005, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
chinee thick P.O.S. dumplin' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: in a place called my bizness Posts: 2,900 Credits: 208	SleepyEmpress can you help ah sista out with ah link

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07-12-2005, 01:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Empressdududahlin Dawtah of the Sun Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: in a sacred space... Posts: 27,228 Credits: 4,509	Fake It Till You Make It Whether it's interviewing for a new job, giving a speech, or running into your archnemesis while looking less than lovely at the corner bodega, don't let the situation rock your world. Handle it. Project strength even when you feel shaky. Begin to breathe; take deep breaths, inhaling from the nose, exhaling from the mouth. Shout down that inner voice of self-doubt and visualize yourself as a beautiful woman in control of the situation. There is something to imagining yourself as Condoleeza Rice or any other take-control woman before you give your office presentation. Hell, channel one of your personal best moments: graduation; that particular day that everything was working overtime; or any memory of you feeling great, beautiful, strong, and on top of the world. You'll not only convince others that you are in control but you'll really begin to feel that way. Look at the nervous tics and things you do when your confidence is low. Do you bite your nails, pull on your hair, or talk too fast? Break those habits now. No one will know you're feeling insecure if you don't broadcast it with nervous gestures. Test Positive Smell your roses while you're alive. Keep a running tally of your own greatness. Affirm, visualize, and fiercely protect your most exalted self. Here are the tools to help you maintain and bolster your confidence: THE HYPE REPORT Picasso dubbed Josephine Baker "the Nefertiti of Now." Orson Welles crowned Eartha Kitt "The Most Exciting Woman in the World." Lofty titles from lofty men, to be sure, but you can bet your Prada that when Jo or Eartha was feeling less than superstarish, those sobriquets cheered them up. Okay, Spike Lee hasn't put your essence into words yet, but I'll wager that your friends, family, and acquaintances have given you accolades. Of course they have, and you should record compliments and stash thank-you notes, letters of achievements, and love letters. Write down what you think is great about you and don't stint on the applause. Have fun with the hype report. List your fabulous traits in a sumptuous silk journal, buy a drawing pad and illustrate your compliments with cut-up words (from magazines and newspapers) and pictures, or just put together your own press kit, complete with "press clippings," of every glowing mention of you. Write your praises in calligraphy and tape them up to the mirror, where you can see them. Enjoy your external beauty and the manifestations of the internal. Feel free to drag out your list anytime to remind yourself that you are the bomb.

07-12-2005, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
LadyDay005 Wuk Up Novice Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn by way of IL Posts: 1,019 Credits: 1,200	I was able to obtain a copy about a year ago right before it was published. Real cute, and some good info that could work in some cases.

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