MyGrowthDiary

  Black is Beautiful… This is me...Black is beautiful I'm dark in complexion.  And this took a toll on me in my teen years.  It became worse when I started growing bigger due to adolescence.  I always felt like I wasn't beautiful compared to brown girls. You know, in those days, the standard of beauty was being lighter.  To be honest, I sometimes hated myself, felt worthless.  It took me years to start believing that I was beautiful, to look in the mirror and say it.  I didn't understand why I didn't believe in myself.  But later, I came to understand where my insecurities stemmed from.  Keep reading to find out more about my battle with low self-esteem during my teen years. Read Also: Abusive Partners are Always Nice to Other People Factors that Contributed to my Low Self Esteem There were alot of factors that made me feel less beautiful.  They include: 1. Skin Color Being dark-skinned in a society that values lighter skin tones can lead to feelings of inadequacy or un

Leave before you find yourself damaged and bitter Image via Unsplash ''You are the reason I am cheating,''He'd tell me that everytime I found out he was cheating.  And with time I believed that it was and will always be my fault if anything happens in our relationship.  I constantly berated myself, thinking I should have tried harder, been more loving, more patient. And the cycle of blame and gaslight repeated itself every time he cheated. What broke me most is that I couldn't let go. He was just a boyfriend.  Not even my husband.  We weren’t bound together by any vows. But I just couldn't leave. I never understood why. But years later, I understood why I couldn't. And here are the reasons I couldn't leave… Read Also: Stop Telling People Everything! 8 Reasons Why I Couldn’t Leave the Relationship Many times I’d pack my bags or even go far to leave him.  But I found myself running back to him. Here are the reasons I kept running back. 1. He Was Lovely

Building confidence is a journey, embrace it with resilience and positivity. Image via Unsplash Have you ever walked into a room and felt a wave of self-doubt wash over you?  Like everyone else has it together, and you're just trying to blend in?  Well, we all feel that way sometimes.  It's entirely normal to grapple with uncertainty and the challenge of tackling your fears.  But here's the thing—it's entirely possible to overcome those feelings and boost your confidence.  Self-confidence is not a fixed trait; it's a skill that can be developed.  To help you on this journey, I've delved into research and compiled 13 solid ways to build and enhance your confidence.  Keep reading, and let's empower you to stride confidently into every room and situation! Read Also: 11 Daily Routines to Infuse Your Life with Meaning 13 Practical Ways to Build Your Confidence Building confidence is a gradual process that involves both mindset and behavioral changes .  Here are 1