Have you read this article in Shape about confidence-boosting tips? Anyway, the whole piece is about women aged 9 to 99 who share their lessons on embracing yourself to the fullest, being positive and owning the room. All the tips are very powerful but the one advice (and probably the most simple one of all) that stuck with me was from 99 year old Esther pictured above. She really put a different spin on the subject of confidence. Here is what she said:
'Your body is your instrument, and you have to take beautiful care of it. You really enjoy life a lot more if you're healthy. And I never leave home without putting on lipstick - it makes me feel pretty!'
Wise, isn’t it? It all comes from within and if our instrument doesn't work or is broken it will affect us - so simple yet so genius! She also does one hour of yoga and walks for 30 minutes every single day.
I don’t know what it was but ever since I read her quote, I somehow have it stored in the back of my mind to the point that now I rarely skip my morning swim session or my meditation practice that I (still) utterly struggle with. The little insignificant excuses of being tired, too busy or just plain lazy stopped working for me. If she can do it at 99, I certainly can do it too at (eek, nearly) 31. What does being confident mean to you? How do you embrace yourself? xo
P.S: Plus, remember Maia Helles, the 95 year old Russian ballerina?
P.P.S: More on life lessons...
(Photo by Mary Ellen Mark)
14 comments:
Grandmothers always speak the truth. Every time I stick to my running routine, I feel my body and my mind getting happier, healthier and my confidence is growing but excuses are my big problem, I have too many, haha
Oh this is fantastic! I love it.
Giggle, Anonymous :)
That's Not My Age :)
Oh, I totally agree! That's so inspiring. Seriously? 99? I'm getting my butt off the couch now.
I love this so much! I was JUST thinking how I want to be running and dancing until I die. That's my life goal physically and it makes me so excited. That's part of embracing my body and loving it.
LOVe this. It really is an instrument that we have to take care of! A little lipstick can do wonders! :)
What great advice...I do NOT take good care of myself, and I rarely take the time to look pretty. It's so true that your body is your instrument. I need to keep this in mind.
I heart this and good job for stickin with it!
Sarah, she looks so beautiful, doesn't she?
I totally adore what you said, Tiffany:)
Oh-so true, Laura:)
Rachel, it's never too late to start:)
Thanks, Tish!!
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