#self-esteem - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Be Grateful for What You Have Right Now

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 24 Comments

by Kim Jackson of PeaceLoveandPrettyThingsThe photo above is the view from my balcony. This is what I get to stare at as I sit outside, enjoying the warm air and writing this post. You can’t see them, but just to my left, and at the bottom of that hill are a family of deer, grazing busily—but glancing up at me…

Sep 12

Transforming My Life

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 40 Comments

by Angela of WiseCurlsTo Transform (v): To change in composition or structure; to change in the outward form or appearance of; to change in character or condition. – Merriam-WebsterCurrent Weight - 173For most of my adolescent and adult life, I’ve struggled with body image and weight loss. Although my substantial weight gain did not arrive until the birth of our…

Sep 12

The Truth About Getting What You Want

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 14 Comments

by GG of Peace, Love and Pretty ThingsIt's all fun and games and positive affirmations when you're trying to accomplish something. But how about when you actually get the gig and you’re like “Oh Sh*t!”, what do I do now? How will I have time for this and everything else on my plate? What if I don’t live up to…

Sep 12

If We Were Friends…

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 39 Comments

by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDollsLet me set up the scenario. You’re sitting on a bus or waiting in your doctor’s office when you see a young woman, visibly upset, sitting by herself in a far corner. She looks shaken, tired. She may even look as though she’s been crying. Your initial reaction may be to walk over and whisper a kind…

Sep 12

I’ve Never Seen That Before

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 33 Comments

by Noni of Three Naturals It’s funny. Sometimes a natural girl just wants a little acknowledgement. Some positive reinforcement on the whole counter-culture natural hair thing. “Hey girl, that looks cute”, or “I’m gonna try that style when I get home” Always when we’re riding high… one innocent comment comes along. Was talking with a co-worker the other day and…