No Makeup Monday — Lady Out Loud

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Since I wrote a blog post, but even more so, since a true No Makeup Monday. So let's get back to the basics, shall we! If you are new around here (welcome, so glad to see you!) I like to take the time out of every week to send words of encouragement that you are beautiful exactly the way you are!

In an "I Woke Up Like This" world that constantly places pressure on perfection from the very moment your eyes open every day, it's increasingly important to celebrate and shed light on the beauty of imperfection. Personally, I was never really a believer in the whole "mantra", "speak it into existence" thing. I was always driven by actions = results theme, and still very much am! But as it turns out, I already had a few that I say on a regular basis! I find that saying just a couple of words or phrases over and over, you truly begin to chew on them and eventually believe them! So in today's post, I want to share just a couple of quick mantras or affirmations that I find myself repeating somewhat regularly when I look in the mirror. Read these as if it's me telling you just how amazing you are, exactly HOW you are!