Active AimA Journey and Destination

We lose a part of ourselves when something tragic happens. This could be the loss of a loved one, a painful

divorce or losing your job. You may feel that there is no point in living but if you are able to rebuild your

self-esteem, you can continue living your life.

After a period of time, you start rebuilding your self esteem by first learning to let go. Along the way, the

event which struck you the most will haunt you and it is okay to cry and feel angry. Once you have released

this out of your system, it is time to open your eyes and accept the fact that it has happened.

When you are ready, try doing things that make you feel good. Perhaps get a new haircut, go on a long

vacation, take a new class or start a business. You need a new environment so reach out to the world. By

doing this on your own or with friends, you will be able to begin enjoying life again instead of imprisoning

yourself in your own home.

If what happened was a messy divorce, just think that you now have all the time in the world to do things

that your spouse did not allow you to do before. If someone close died, remember them for who they are and

cherish whoever is still living. Should you lose your job like many are experiencing right now, look for work

or try out classes because there are certain fields that are not affected that much by the financial crisis.

In order to achieve that, you must remember that you have something locked inside which is very powerful

and that is the belief in yourself. Yes you made some mistakes but if you learn to forgive yourself, you will

soon have a change in attitude and a different outlook in life.

People who have known you in the past will surely take notice of it and some who were not close to you

before will be more than willing to approach and want to know more about you.

But this will not work until you are able to understand what you feel hurt and what you need to be happy

again. One of the things that enrich self-esteem is the fact that you learn to love yourself so you have to find

it because this is what will guide you to a goal and at least achievement.

There is a saying that goes, “ what hurts you will only make you stronger” and this statement is true because

although one chapter in your life has closed, the next one is about to open. Sometimes we need to fall down

real hard before we can get up ahead but this too shall pass.

You may be bruised or see a scar but you are still living and breathing so stop wasting your time sulking

when there is so much to do in life. What happened yesterday is over and a new day is here. This is a chance

for you to live again so seize the day!

Remember, you never lost your self-esteem. It was there the whole time and you just need to stand up, dust off

the dirt and get the feeling again.

Media plays an important role in the lives of people nowadays.  It serves to inform and entertain at the same time.  The radio keeps the motorists company

along their way.  The television acts as refuge after a long day at work.  The newspaper keeps the people abreast of the latest political issues.  The

computer is the hub of the different types of information through the use of the Internet.  Latest gadgets have been the pastime of many young people.  The

magazines become the reference material of girls as they attempt to look attractive, which is just one example of the media influence on girls appearance.

The women that are most of the time featured on magazines are fashion models, pop stars or singers, and actresses.  Most of them are skinny and have

seemingly perfect hair, skin, everything.  Accepting being underweight is one of the messages that get across to the readers of these magazines.

Additionally, a number of these celebrities are also seen doing vices such as smoking and extreme dieting that many people think these are effective ways of

attaining that industry-standard body type.  Celebrities who openly smoke sends the message that smoking is a “cool” thing regardless of the health risks it

can bring about.

What most women do not know is that sometimes going on a diet and being underweight is tantamount to being undernourished.  Another effect is losing

menstrual period, that when this condition is prolonged can lead to fertility problems.  Another trivia is that constant or extreme dieting can lead to

weight gain problems in the long run.

In a research, about 70% of women felt more insecure and worse about themselves after having to read fashion magazines.  Furthermore, about half of the teen

girls read these types of magazines, resulting to a significant number of girls insecure about their bodies.

In movies, what most people do not know is that a number of actresses use body doubles to showcase a perfect silhouette of their body shape when the scenes

warrant it.  Moreover, admitting to cosmetic surgery misleads a lot of women that this is the only means of feeling beautiful.  Because of this, there has

been an alarming increase of teens that get plastic surgeries.

Movies and shows that depict hate and violence directed at women send a message to the young ones that these terms are acceptable to use.  Certain songs have

been popularized and have been known for their derogatory words.  Certain advertisements too have imageries of violence towards women in an attempt to make

it appear fashionable and even sexy.

With regard to video games, the female characters are stereotyped as being the victims of violence, rarely as the heroines.  To add to this, racism becomes

evident because there are some races that always portray the lower classes of the society.  In case the female video game characters are the heroines, they

are stereotyped and expected to be gorgeous, young, and usually white.  Again, there is no room for those who are not in the category of industry-dictated

standards.

The media influence on girls appearance is a profound one.  The underlying effect of being conscious about the physical self is of a psychological one.  It

can cause a chain of reaction, which can be self-destructive as well as detrimental towards others.

This uplifting author, Joanie Winberg, better known as the Happy Wednesday Lady, is feeling extremely energized about spreading the word of Happy Wednesday. The passionate writer plans on making Wednesday a Power Day and banishing the dreaded middle of the week’s “hump day” reputation forever. And she can do it too. Wouldn’t it be awesome if everyone felt that way about Wednesdays? Think about it, rather than only existing for the weekends, you could feel better each and every day of the week.

Can you see how much more you would accomplish? How many more good days you would have? And finally, what a difference this could make not only in your life, but all those around you.

Winberg’s 10 Power Tips offer just what you do to do it. Here are just a few:

1.Start your day with an inspirational tip. Journal what you are going to do differently to make today a better day. Winberg has the perfect Journal and Inspirational CD Set to assist you at
http://www.HappyWednesday.com.
2.Find your favorite inspirational quote and make it a part of your day.
3.In the morning, write down three things you are grateful for.
4.Look for the good. Focus on what is going right in a situation versus what is wrong or not working.
5.Do an act of kindness. Now consider, how does this make you feel? Can you imagine the difference if everyone did even one act of kindness each and every Wednesday?
6.Forgive someone and make amends with a relationship gone sour. How good would that feel? You then have brand new relationships and renewed friendships.
7.Call someone you haven’t talked to in a long time to say hello. Tell them you’ve been thinking of them.
8.Call or e-mail a member of your family and tell them how much you appreciate them or how much you appreciate having them in your life.
9.Do one good thing for yourself. Something you normally wouldn’t do.
10.Have some fun. Make Wednesday night family fun night. Yes, you still can get the kids to bed on time for school. But devote one hour to something fun for you and your family.

Committing yourself to working on your Wednesday attitude keeps you in high spirits every day of the week. And if you need a little help in making that happen, Winberg provides her Happy Wednesday Broadcast, 90 second midweek “BOOST” to help. Winberg’s commitment is to help make everyone’s daily joy contagious and bringing the feeling of gratitude into an individual’s life. It provides inspirational quotes and tips to help listeners kick off their days with motivation and laughter.

Linda Hollander, the Wealthy Bag Lady, author and founder of the Women’s Small Business Expo, is just one of the many making the Wednesday change. Hollander wrote, “I look forward to my Happy Wednesday midweek boost every week, and I can’t wait to hear what gems of wisdom Joanie will impart to me. Watch out world, the Happy Wednesday Lady will inspire you to live your passionate life.”

And for those who regularly tune into the radio for inspiration, Winberg brings her message to radio stations across the nation in an effort to broaden the Power Day scope and is currently looking for more stations interested in airing her Happy Wednesday Broadcast.

Rediscover your true magnificence each and every day by changing just one day of your week-Wednesday. Make it a Power Day and feel the difference.

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