Femme Plus July 2017 | Page 12

Girl: Confidence & the Plus Size Woman By Shadaria Allison O ne day while in- tently staring at a red tinted picture of a plus size model stand- ing a staggering 5”2 with leather black pants, “Beatles” shades, and a stare that read some- where between the lines of beauty meets beast; all while being over 200 pounds, I realized; confidence is the quint- essential asset of every plus sized woman. Let’s talk three ways to accessorize your con- fidence in a way that benefits the present and future you. page 12 1. SPEAK POSITIVE! We all know that the world we live in was shaped in God’s Image by the hands of his WORDS! He spoke a thing into being; and it was. Such capabilities he also extends to his women; expecting that we will use the gift of our tongue to create our own personal heaven on earth. One way to exercise this ability is to write a daily affirmation list. Create a list that states your purpose in a positive light, your looks in a confident and assertive way, and your goals out of honest perspectives. It’s time for you to love what you say, and to say what you love about yourself. Example: “I am Beautiful” “I will succeed” “I have a success- ful plan”.