Designing a passionate life requires self-esteem. I was watching a show called "What not to Wear" and in the show they perform make-overs on women. The women have been submitted to the show by family and friends and then are 'surprised' when the TV host and hostess show up at their doorstep. I love fashion so I find it interesting from that viewpoint but what I noticed is the internal change that goes on for many of these women.
I still believe that building self-esteem is an inside out job. You start with self-reflection and really understanding who you are, your passions, and how you want to express yourself in the world. However, what I've noticed on this show is that often times the make-over gives these women a new way of looking at themselves. Very often they receive very strong fashion and character advice from the hosts.
Most times the ladies on the show look terrible and they don't give their clothes or how they look much thought. What comes to my mind, is that they have low self-esteem and many of them have admitted this to the hosts. I see the make-over as the nudge they needed to take that first really big step into who they are.
What nudge do you need to start loving who you are, living your passions, and expressing your full potential in the world? Take a look in the mirror and if you don't like what you see, then start with the external picture and work from the outside in. However, don't stop there, that's just the first step. The external is just a shell and no matter how well put together it is, the internal has to match to keep the outside looking good.
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