Often, we feel like no cares about what have to say. We feel like have nothing new or valuable to add to the life of others. Well, I am here to tell you that is not true and here’s why:
No one has lived your life. No one has the same family as you, the same relationship, or school experiences. Everything that you been through is unique – no one has experienced life in the way you have. You have learned lessons in your life that others have not. Sure, they might have had similar experiences, but they never be completely the same.
These differences are your power. These differences are your voice.
You have unique experiences that others can learn from. Share these experiences. You never know who might be needing to hear what you have to say. Your voice doesn’t be radical, or change the world, it can simply change someone’s life in the smallest way. That’s all that matters.
Your voice matters. Use it.
Change your perspective and uncover a way forward for you!
Here are some things that can help you with that.
YouTube
Great
reads
Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Bouley
Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. Daunis has big dreams but she has puts her future on hold to care for her fragile mother.
Just As You Are by Michelle Skeen and Kelly Skeen
A practical guide to silencing your nit-picky inner critic, cultivating self-compassion, and discovering who you want to be.
The Self-Love Experiment by Shannon Kaiser
Shannon Kaiser walks you through her own personal experiment, a simple plan that compassionately guides you through the process of removing fear-based thoughts, so you can fall in love with life.
Great
Films
On the Basis of Sex
This biographical legal drama film is based on the life of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and her struggle for equal rights
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures explores the story of a team of African-American mathematicians, working at NASA during the U.S space program and experiencing the sexism and racism of a male-dominated field.
He Named Me Malala
After the Taliban tries to kill her for speaking out on behalf of girls' education, Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai emerges as a leading advocate for children's rights and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
Spotify
This playlist will make you feel like you can conquer the world.
Podcasts
The Verywell Mind Podcast with Amy Morin
This podcast is crammed full of practical discussions and advice on everything from confidence to self-doubt.
The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset
In this episode Jonny discusses chasing confidence and self-esteem. Sound familiar?
Confidence & Self Esteem Podcast
This episode discusses getting slightly out of your comfort zone and challenging yourself and I'm no different when it comes
Places to find more resources
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