#self-esteem - CurlyNikki

Sep 12

Eliminating Negative Thoughts About Your Hair

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 17 Comments

"I Wouldn't Look as Good as You..." by LV Burns of www.natural-ness.comI have had far too many friends, family members and acquaintances tell me that they wouldn't look as good as me if their hair was natural. I never take that as a compliment. In fact, when I hear someone say this, it actually bothers me because it's just negative…

Jul 15

Self-Concept Thursday

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 12 Comments

The Mirrorby Leisa Monique of Eat My Dessert FirstHave you ever seen a woman that you were in awe of from just looking at her? Physically beautiful, educated, working a great job, driving a nice car and/or possessing some other attribute that you admire. Perhaps it's the way she carries herself or the fact that she seems to be so…

Jan 27

Feelings of Resentment- The Straight Hair Standard

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 35 Comments

swoodward writes:Hi Nikki,My last relaxer was in June of 2009 and I BC'd in March. I had awful hair when it was relaxed. My daughter summed it up brilliantly - my hair looked good the day of my relaxer and the rest of the time it looked like "dry straw". At least it did to me. I received my share…

Sep 12

Teaching Self Love

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 9 Comments

Teaching Self Loveby LV Burns of Natural-nessThis article was originally posted on September 3, 2007, a few weeks before my daughter (now almost 3) was born. I still believe in its message, so I wanted to share it again:In a few short weeks, I will be the mother of a little girl. I feel honored to have the opportunity to…

Jan 27

Self Concept Thursday

By CURLYNIKKI Curly Nikki 8 Comments

Hola Chicas,It's that time again!Remember that an affirmation can help you replace a negative thought (ex. I'll never find love) with a more helpful positive one (ex. I'm worthy of love, and I will find it in time). By using the power of positive affirmations and by repeating them, you can recondition your brain and change how you feel and…