A mighty girl
September 30, 2017
Don't apologize when someone else bumps into you.
Don't say "sorry to be such a pain." You're not a pain. You're a person with thoughts and feelings who deserves respect.
Don't make up reasons as to why you can't go out with a guy you don't wanna go out with. You don't owe anyone an explanation. A simple "no thanks" should be acceptable.
Don't overthink what you eat in front of people. If you're hungry, eat, and eat what you want. If you want pizza, don't get a salad just because other people are around. Order the damn pizza.
Don't keep your hair long to make someone else happy.
Don't wear a dress if you don't want to.
Don't stay home because you don't have anyone to go out with. Take yourself out. Have experiences by yourself and for yourself.
Don't hold back your tears. Crying means you're feeling something that needs to get out. It's not a weakness. It's being human.
Don't smile because someone told you to.
Don't be afraid to laugh at your own jokes.
Don't say "yes" to be polite. Say "no" because it's your life.
Don't hide your opinions. Speak up and speak loudly. You should be heard.
Don't apologize for being who you are. Be brave and bold and beautiful. Be unapologetic-ally you."
Thanks to Toni Hammer for sharing these wise words! What advice would you add for your own Mighty Girl?
For an uplifting picture book about an irrepressible Mighty Girl who won't let the criticism of others hold her back, we highly recommend "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon
For an excellent guide to help tween girls learn how to approach over 200 social situations with confidence, check out "A Smart Girl’s Guide to Knowing What to Say" for ages 9 to 12 at https://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-knowing…
For a fantastic guide for teen girls on how to assert themselves and voice their opinions, we recommend "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 12 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide
For adult women seeking advice on how to be more confident, check out “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Now” at http://amzn.to/2kJsBNs
And, for more advice and wisdom about raising Mighty Girls of all ages, we've shared our favorite parenting books in our own blog post, "21 Parenting Books About Raising Mighty Girls," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12416
September 30, 2017
Don't apologize when someone else bumps into you.
Don't say "sorry to be such a pain." You're not a pain. You're a person with thoughts and feelings who deserves respect.
Don't make up reasons as to why you can't go out with a guy you don't wanna go out with. You don't owe anyone an explanation. A simple "no thanks" should be acceptable.
Don't overthink what you eat in front of people. If you're hungry, eat, and eat what you want. If you want pizza, don't get a salad just because other people are around. Order the damn pizza.
Don't keep your hair long to make someone else happy.
Don't wear a dress if you don't want to.
Don't stay home because you don't have anyone to go out with. Take yourself out. Have experiences by yourself and for yourself.
Don't hold back your tears. Crying means you're feeling something that needs to get out. It's not a weakness. It's being human.
Don't smile because someone told you to.
Don't be afraid to laugh at your own jokes.
Don't say "yes" to be polite. Say "no" because it's your life.
Don't hide your opinions. Speak up and speak loudly. You should be heard.
Don't apologize for being who you are. Be brave and bold and beautiful. Be unapologetic-ally you."
Thanks to Toni Hammer for sharing these wise words! What advice would you add for your own Mighty Girl?
For an uplifting picture book about an irrepressible Mighty Girl who won't let the criticism of others hold her back, we highly recommend "Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon" for ages 4 to 8 at https://www.amightygirl.com/stand-tall-molly-lou-melon
For an excellent guide to help tween girls learn how to approach over 200 social situations with confidence, check out "A Smart Girl’s Guide to Knowing What to Say" for ages 9 to 12 at https://www.amightygirl.com/a-smart-girl-s-guide-to-knowing…
For a fantastic guide for teen girls on how to assert themselves and voice their opinions, we recommend "Express Yourself: A Teen Girl's Guide to Speaking Up and Being Who You Are" for ages 12 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/express-yourself-guide
For adult women seeking advice on how to be more confident, check out “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance - What Women Should Now” at http://amzn.to/2kJsBNs
And, for more advice and wisdom about raising Mighty Girls of all ages, we've shared our favorite parenting books in our own blog post, "21 Parenting Books About Raising Mighty Girls," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=12416
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