#BlackGirlChat: Positive Affirmations

It's extremely important to put yourself first, give yourself a little self-love, and to always encourage yourself. According to Mind Tools, "Affirmations are positive, specific statements that help you to overcome self-sabotaging, negative thoughts. They help you visualize and believe in what you're affirming to yourself, helping you to make positive changes to your life and career." A few weeks ago, I asked a few of my incredible, talented friends what their affirmations were. I chose this specific group of women because they inspire me day in and day out. They are ALWAYS encouraging and supportive. They're actually some of the biggest supporters of this blog and I'm just so blessed to have them in my corner. They come from all walks of life and all over the world. They are teachers, nurses, college administrators, entrepreneurs, future lawyers, dreamers, and doers. Some are AMAZING single mothers. Some don't have k...