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Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
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| Be Daring, Be Fabulous |
"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try." - Dolly Parton
"Fear can hold you back from so many wonderful things in life, so I make myself go for things I'm afraid of. Worry afterward!" - Leann Rimes
"There is something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk." - Drew Barrymore
Hello Fab Gals!
Recently, I was reading over some of my fave quotes. I started to notice a pattern - so many of the women I admire talk about the importance of having courage. At first, you could say it's just because they're famous. I mean, you have to have some guts to lead a life in the public eye, right? But I think there's something more there - something that's important for any FG.
Courage is more than just being a daredevil or having no fears. Having courage is one of the key ingredients to having confidence in yourself. It's not about being completely fearless - it's knowing that some challenges are worth pushing past that sometimes uncomfortable, scary, oh-my-gosh-can-I-handle-this? feeling. It's the faith that you know what the right challenges are for you, that you are worth putting in the extra effort, and that you can handle the situation. And like confidence, courage is more than just a belief - it's an action. Sometimes a bold move is just what you need to feel Fab.
So how do you even begin? There are often challenges in our hearts we've secretly (or not-so-secretly) been dreaming about - trying out for the school musical, talking to our crush, or even starting our own business or writing a book. Sometimes, these can be the hardest, because it feels like we have so much to lose, or would be too disappointed to deal if we failed. But there are other ways to practice that can seem a little less threatening. Riding a roller coaster, wearing a daring new outfit, trying a new hobby, or taking another small risk that's less related to your dreams can give you a boost (and summer is the perfect time for such adventures!). And hey, sometimes courage means baby steps, or asking for advice to get you going on what you really want to do. The important thing is to find the challenge and go for it - and let yourself enjoy the rush and the strength that comes with breaking out of your comfort zone.
xoxo
The Fab Gal
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror, I can take the next thing that comes along.' You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt
P.S. - If you need some ideas for FG-approved risks to try, check out this Fab Gal Top 10.Labels: advice, confidence, courage, dreams, fab gal, girls, life lessons, quotes, self esteem, taking risks, teens |
posted by Fab Gal @ 2:57 PM   |
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Sunday, May 2, 2010 |
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| Fab Words from Fab Gals |
Hey FGs!
You always hear it's important to listen to your heart, and follow your own voice. But some days, when you're not feeling so confident, it can be hard to know what your voice is even saying, or maybe it's even telling you something negative - I can't do this. I'm not good enough. On those days, it's okay to listen to someone else, and let another Fab Gal (or guy) lead you back to the road of confidence. This week, I'm going to let some other FGs do the talking. Hopefully, they can inspire you to embrace your uniqueness, take control... and dance.
"Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm... As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn
"Never dull your shine for somebody else." - Tyra Banks
"It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control." - Oprah Winfrey
"Be yourself always, there's no one better!" - Selena Gomez
"We delight in the beauty of a butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
"If you're lucky enough to be different from everybody else, don't change." - Taylor Swift
"I used to think you had to be like everybody else to succeed. But I learned people will love you for you. The key is to be comfortable in your own skin. You have to love yourself." - Jordin Sparks "To dance confident in fringe panties when you're five-four with cellulite is a great thing." - Drew Barrymore xoxo The Fab Gal Labels: Audrey Hepburn, confidence, Drew Barrymore, fab gal, Jordin Sparks, Maya Angelou, Oprah, quotes, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Tyra Banks |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 8:04 PM |
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Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
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| Fab Gal Top 10: Quotes, Part 3 |
Hello Fab Gals!
You know how much I love quotes. So I thought I'd share a few more of my favorites for a little inspiration pick-me-up.
1. "I believe that a worthwhile life is defined by a kind of spiritual journey and a sense of obligation." – Hillary Rodham Clinton
2. "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." – St. Teresa
3. "Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique. Be what you feel." – Melissa Ethridge
4. "I feel like people expect a lot out of girls, like you're supposed to know who you are and what you want out of life right now. Some girls know. I did. But lots of people don't know. You have to try a lot of things and not worry about what people are thinking." - Ashley Tisdale
5. "Whether you are happy or whether you are sad, it is wise to remember you are really in process." – Maya Angelou
6. "The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself." – Anna Quindlen
7. "It is not what you give your friend, but what you are willing to give that determines the quality of friendship." – Mary Dixon Thayer
8. "It is only possible to live happily-ever-after on a day-to-day basis." – Margaret Bonnano
9. "The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud." - Coco Chanel
10. "Never forget to dream." - Madonna
Got any great quotes? Feel free to share! As always, you can leave a comment, e-mail me at fabgalsite@gmail.com, or find me at The Fab Gal Myspace.
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: Anna Quindlen, Ashley Tisdale, Coco Chanel, fab gal, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Madonna, Margaret Bonnano, Mary Dixon Thayer, Maya Angelou, Melissa Ethridge, quotes, St. Teresa, top 10 |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 10:21 AM |
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Saturday, July 5, 2008 |
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| Fab Gal Top 10: Quotes, Week 2 |
Hey there Fab Gals!
So I know we did quotes last week, but I can't help it. I have so many good ones, I decided to have the Top 10 be Quotes, Week 2. Let me know if you've got any good ones to share!
1. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady
2. "I have discovered that our deepest, most difficult lessons—as ugly as they are—make us learn something. I think something positive comes out of something negative always." – Drew Barrymore, actress
3. "Anywhere I see suffering, that is where I want to be, doing what I can.” – Diana, Princess of Wales
4. "To keep our faces towards change and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate is strength undefeatable." - Helen Keller
5. "There is nothing wrong with holding an opinion and holding it passionately.” – Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State
6. "Life's what you make it, so let's make it rock!" - Hannah Montana
7. "When I didn’t get picked for a role, I’d tell myself it wasn’t meant to be and that the next one would be bigger and better. About a year later High School Musical came along, and I was like 'See?!? Bigger and better.'" – Vanessa Hudgens, actress
8. "There is usually one small step we can take in the direction of a dream. When we do, the universe often takes several more.” – Julia Cameron, writer
9. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
10. "Mom tells me to celebrate everyone's uniqueness. I like the way that sounds." - Hilary Duff, singer
So there you go, totally Fab quotes, week 2! Got any good ones to share? Leave a comment to let me know!
xoxo
The Fab GalLabels: Condoleezza Rice, Drew Barrymore, Eleanor Roosevelt, fab gal, Hannah Montana, Helen Keller, Hilary Duff, Julia Cameron, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, quotes, top 10, Vanessa Hudgens |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 10:28 AM |
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Saturday, June 28, 2008 |
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| Fab Gal Top 10: Quotes |
Hey FGs!
So if you couldn't tell by the "Fab Females" quotes posted daily on the side, I love inspirational quotes. That's why I'm dedicating this week's top 10 to my faves. If you find one you like, print it out, write it down, and post it somewhere you'll see it everyday!
1. "That super-thin stuff...Hollywood needs to get over it." - Jordin Sparks, American Idol winner
2. "The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you're willing to work." - Oprah Winfrey, talk show host
3. "The easiest thing in the world is to be smart-alecky and cynical and snide and jaded. It's hard to keep your heart open." - Fannie Flagg, writer
4. "The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. " - Dolly Parton, singer
5. "I think change is a good thing. Although it may be terrifying to get out of your comfort zone, it's also very exciting to start a new chapter in your life.” - Katie Couric, news anchor
6. "A lot of people are afraid to ask for what they want. That's why they don't get what they want." - Madonna, singer
7. "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." - Judy Garland, actress
8. "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” - Coco Chanel, fashion designer
9. "We are all stars and we deserve to twinkle." - Marilyn Monroe, actress
10. "You know who you are. Focus on that. Other people will see that eventually." - Jennifer Lopez, actress/singer
Gosh, I could go on forever! But for now, that is my top 10 Fab Gal quotes. Do you have any favorite quotes Fab Gals? Leave a comment with your favorites (see the left panel for a help)!
xoxo
The Fab Gal
As always, I can also be reached at The Fab Gal Myspace or by e-mail at fabgalsite@gmail.com.Labels: Coco Chanel, Dolly Parton, fab gal, Fannie Flagg, Jennifer Lopez, Jordin Sparks, Judy Garland, Katie Couric, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Oprah, quotes, top 10 |
| posted by Fab Gal @ 8:30 AM |
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