Being your own kind of beautiful takes effort, practise and commitment.

You may have to follow a path that others won’t take, make decisions that others won’t make and dance to the beat of a drum that no one else can hear.

But when you do – you will live an authentic life full of things that make your soul sing.

And that my friends is what it’s all about.

This list is not exhaustable. I chose a starting point using the nine letters from the word beautiful.

Add to them.

Have your own set of values that you live by, that you are known for, that are true for you.

And remember…

⭐️ Your brave doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

⭐️ You will achieve far more when you’re enthusiastic.

⭐️ True strength comes in the form of accepting where you are.

⭐️ Be unique! It’s what the world needs.

⭐️ Be truthful at all times and you will live a happier, more fulfilled life.

⭐️ Having integrity is knowing how important you are.

⭐️ People like friendly people.

⭐️ Be understanding – one day you may be grateful for someone who is.

⭐️ Love yourself unconditionally – you spend more time with yourself than anyone else.

I believe you have the power to be your own kind of beautiful – not what the media portrays, or society tells you you need to be.

But your beautiful, your way.

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Our last, but by no means least value.

The one that has been written about for centuries. Poets, songwriters, novelists and teenagers across the world understand that this is what we crave, need and long for.

Being loving is about being kind and generous, compassionate and understanding. It’s all encompassing. Most of us do it without a second thought to our loved ones.

But quite often we are the last person we think about, take time for, speak kindly to or about.

This is a little bit of a ‘self care’ prompt and I know some readers will be rolling their eyes…however, why would you not want to look after yourself?

⭐️ By putting yourself first every now and then you recharge your batteries enabling you to care more for others

⭐️ By putting yourself first every now and then you give others permission to do the same

⭐️ By putting yourself first every now and then you teach yourself that you are worth it

How often are you loving towards yourself? What if you changed this mindset?

In your journey towards being your own kind of beautiful love yourself unconditionally – you spend more time with yourself than anyone else.

Show some love.

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Ever had one of those moments where you feel like you’re in a movie?

Not long after my brother died, I remember driving along a road looking out of the window at the world going about it’s business. It reminded me of the scene in The Matrix when Keanu Reeves’ character Neo is in the back of the car, having arrived in the matrix for the first time – he watches in wonder as people seemingly unaware of their reality go about their day to day lives – despite none of it being real.

I too was in an alternate reality – one I didn’t know how to navigate yet.

I wanted to scream at people, “Don’t you know my brother just died?” as they walked on by with their so called perfect lives.

When I look back to those days I often wonder was I rude, less than friendly, uncommunicative and generally hard to be around?

Most people would have been understanding and kind had I explained my recent loss.

But I didn’t.

I couldn’t.

⭐️ Think twice before you make an assumption or judge someone

⭐️ Think the best of people without assuming the worse

⭐️ Think how you can improve their day rather than add to their possible stress

We don’t know what people around us are dealing with, what pain they might be living with or what difficult situations are present in their lives.

Can you think of someone who may need a little more empathy on your part? They might be fighting an unseen battle.

In the quest to be your own kind of beautiful – be understanding. One day you may be grateful for someone who is.

🦄 Did you miss any of the previous posts in this series? Why not check out BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL, BRAVE, ENTHUSIASTIC, ACCEPTING, UNIQUE, TRUTHFUL, INTEGRITY and FRIENDLY.

This value doesn’t need much introduction – I mean, we all know who the friendly people are!

They are the ones with a cheery disposition, who smile and compliment others. They have good energy, are fun to be around and are usually happy and laughing. They are approachable if you need something, generous with their time, happy to support you and cause you very little stress.

In school, we do a lot of work around friendships and getting along with others. It’s a lifelong skill and some people find it difficult – in fact sorting out friendship issues is the number one thief of my time.

Children all know the kind of friends they want – but few would admit to being that person. However, children have to be taught these skills – relationships are tough when you’re 6, 7 and 8! And they’re not much better in your 20’s, 30’s and beyond.

A lot of it comes down to letting go of your ego.

⭐️ It’s about not having to always be right, first or getting your own way.

⭐️ It’s about compromise and acceptance and not judging people.

⭐️ It’s about thinking the best of people without assuming the worse.

Does this sound like you? Would you be described as friendly? If not, what can you do about it?

In the quest to be your own kind of beautiful, the bottom line is that people like friendly people!

Did you miss any othe the previous posts in this series? If so, why not check out BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL, BRAVE, ENTHUSIASTIC, ACCEPTING, UNIQUE, TRUTHFUL AND INTEGRITY.