Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) April/May 2017 Aspire Mag Full Issue | Page 53

So if you choose to improve yourself in any way, look at the qualities you admire in others and see how you can cultivate them in yourself. In which case it’s not really about self-improvement - it’s a process of reframing and rediscovery. You’re reframing the negative beliefs you’ve had about yourself, and rediscovering the truth of your inherent value and worthiness. These tips will require practice, and you’re going to be tempted to go down the rabbit hole of despair from time to time. Just gently remind yourself that you’re enough. You’re a superstar. It’s the truth regardless of what you do or don’t do or what anyone else says. Your value comes from being you, not from being nicer looking or more successful than someone else. When you choose to recognize all the wonderful things about you instead of comparing yourself to others, you’ll stand taller and stronger and boldly live your authentic life. Read Online! Felicia Baucom - Felicia Baucom specializes in empowering women to create their own unique path to happiness. As a former child of the military, she’s very familiar with dealing with transitions and stepping out of her comfort zone. Felicia enjoys helping women who want to figure out the next chapter of their lives. Visit www.marchtoyourowndrum.com for inspiration and to claim your 5 Ways to Create a Life You Love eGuide. “When you yourself to compare step on you others, you r o instead of wn truth stepping towards yo ur dreams. ” Felicia Baucom 53 those same qualities that person has. Maybe it’s expressed in a different way or you have yet to acknowledge them, but they reside within you. That person is a mirror. And maybe that superstar at work thinks you’re the superstar and they’ve been admiring you from afar! Imagine how it would feel to know someone else thought highly of you?