Saturday, September 17, 2016
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Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Falling In Love with Yourself - It’s Tougher Than It Sounds
Some of us associate loving yourself as a
narcissistic trait.
Being in love with one’s own self
is an incomprehensible concept for some, especially those who don’t have a lot
of self esteem. Because of the many instances in our lives where we are
subjected to harsh criticism, we keep those statements in mind, and move about
our life while judging ourselves for something others feel for us. And that is
just about the most self-destructive thing you can do.
Being someone who holds oneself
in high esteem is a challenge. And while many may feel that this is not the
case in our millennial self-centric world, the truth is that personalities and
feelings have not changed. We still feel angry, scared and depressed.
What’s the Problem with Loving One’s Self?
The issue here is that of social
stigma. Although with online media prompting us to showcase ourselves in the
best light, more often, this makes us lean more towards promoting our physical
attractiveness, rather than our emotional and mental appeal.
In
truth, it is more than what we see in the mirror that allows us to love ourselves.
It is our thinking, our consideration for others that raises our level in our
own eyes, and a person cannot do that if they are only thinking about their
physical appearance.
Another reason why people find it
difficult to love themselves is that they don’t know what that actually means.
It could be taking good care of
yourself and making sure that you are healthy. It can also mean being focused
on your goals and giving yourself the satisfaction of an accomplishment.
But the most favored meaning of
loving oneself is being your own cheerleader, that every time you try to do
anything, it is your inner voice that pushes you to greatness in every aspect
of your life.
Too often, we allow our negative
inner self to speak against our goals, making ourselves feel that perhaps we
are way over our heads. But if we crush that voice and instead focus on the
positive aspects of our being, we can bring ourselves to see our present and
future in a positive light.
Learning
from Others
The main thing that we can learn
from the profiles of different celebrities is that we are not alone in our
self-esteem issues.
For example, it was David
Bowie who many times started that even with completely filled theaters. He
had very low self-esteem and hid behind his obsessive writing and performing,
not thinking that he was spending his life too quickly.
According to Bowie, he felt
utterly inadequate, and thought that his work was the only thing of value. Had
David Bowie understood his importance in the world’s eyes, perhaps we would
have been awarded with even more beautiful songs than the mega hits we already
have.
But an example of someone who is
completely in love with themselves is that of Amy Schumer. Even if you don’t
agree with her comedy, it’s not hard to admit that you wish you had the
confidence she has in her abilities and self. As a box-office sweetheart, Amy
Schumer says what’s on her mind, even if it isn’t accepted by the people around
her. Along with her body-positive attitude, Schumer exudes a self-worth, even
if she isn’t according to the hard-to-reach standards that Hollywood sets for
its contenders.
This contrast between two
superstar celebrity profiles (courtesy of Celebrities Galore) teaches us to
know that we deserve to be loved.
The idea of loving yourself is
that even if the whole world doesn’t support, “you” have to have your own back.
So when others cannot be bothered to help you know your worth, you still push
yourself to the limits and beyond, because you know that you are worth the
effort.
Monday, September 5, 2016
Off-Spring to the Stars – Child-Rearing Lessons from Our Favorite Celebrities!
With celebrities earning millions
and spending their life in luxury, many of us think that perhaps their children
are just as spoilt as we expect them to be. After all, they were born with the proverbial
silver spoon in their mouth, why wouldn’t they be pampered?
However, the truth is that while
many of these celebrity families do live in luxury, the parents themselves try
their hardest to make sure that their children stay humble and work hard. For
example, take a look at David
Beckham's family. While his son Brooklyn is indeed very popular on social media
and can easily live his life in luxury, his father pushed him to earn his own
money by working in a café. And this is just one example of how famous parents
handle their children’s upbringing.
Here, we explain just some
instances of how different celebrities deal with parenthood, and what we can
learn from their personality profile.
Parenting Lessons from Famous Parents
Being Careful When You Speak
While it is very tempting to
simply start sprouting the four-letter word when you think your child is not
looking, it is not right.
Swearing itself is an uncouth
practice, and doing so in front of a child only goes to show that you don’t
have the social or educational skills to handle yourself properly. In this
case, it is Brad Pitt
who emphasized on the importance of good language. In fact, it was because of
his fatherly instincts and protective attitude that many of the actors in the
movie “World War Z” refrained themselves from swearing. This was particularly
because Pitt has put up a swearing jar and forced all who swore to put a dollar
in it because there were children present on set.
Not being Self-Absorbed
It’s no secret that celebrities
are more narcissistic than your average Joe. In many cases, it is these
narcissistic people who end up competing with their own children. However, they
show this competitive streak in a different way, and often become overly
attached with their children so that their off-spring’s achievements reflect
positively on them.
Jamie
Pressly, who is the best example of a humble and supporting parent, advices
that it’s crucial to listen to your child and be supportive of who they are,
rather than forcing what you want on them.
Take Pride in Being a Parent
While many parents do feel a bit out-of-touch
with their own selves after their children are born, many of them embrace
parenthood and feel proud of their off-springs’ every little achievement.
Parents like Steven Tyler and Bruce Willis who support their children’s careers
and dreams always state that their children can come to them for everything and
any issue.
Bruce emphasized this relation by
stating that he stayed with his children for the entire first year they were
born so that he’d become connected with them. This comes as no surprise since Bruce Willis’ profile even states that he loves his family life more than anything
else.
Don’t Think You Know Everything
Take it from celebrity mom and
all-around supermom, Thandie
Newton.
Newton’s words need to be heeded
by all parents who don’t listen to their children’s opinion at all. While our
children may not have the worldly experience that many parents have, we
sometimes forget that our children are wholly uncorrupted, and what they say
may be wiser than what we believe. It is important that we hold them in the
highest regard so they know that we value their opinion.
So learn these lessons from some
of the world’s most famous parents, and try to give your children the
importance and value that they need so they can become better and wiser adults.
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