Let’s Talk: “Who You Are”.

Life is a crazy thing. 

As pro self love and pro positivity I am, it’s bloody hard sometimes. Not everything is rainbows, unicorns and fashion blogging. Aside from the shiny perfect bubble that blogging seems to be, there are people, you and I with very real lives. Some of us are in education, some of us work, some of us are old, some of us are young… You get the point. Life, as wonderful as it is, can sometimes get on top of us and believe me I have most definitely had to face the storm before seeing the proverbial light in life. I went through the whole self deprecatory period of “Who am I? What am I doing? What am I worth?”

We worry and fret and push and pull ourselves till we’re nothing more than a tired shell of our former selves, as i’ve said before and will continue saying, Self Love is paramount. Take everything day by day, keep working with yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses and never ever against! Find what you love doing in life and do it well! You are wonderful and fearfully made!

I’m currently finding my final year at university difficult in the sense that I need to have faith in myself to be able to present my projects in crits, i’m terrified, but i’m working on it. Little things like rehearsing presentations to myself in my bedroom till i sound confident enough to sell a concept to a potential client, forcing myself to be more confident in social situations and just allowing myself to breathe! I’ve found that writing out a list of all the wonderful things life has to offer and all my short term and long term goals really helps in a “This too shall pass” way.

I’ve noticed a lot of people are going through transitioning phases in life right now so i thought this might help, sometimes it’s nice to spread some positivity and love!

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19 Comments

  1. Megan Ellaby
    October 19, 2013 / 10:22 am

    CHIN UP GURL! YOU'RE AMAZING!!! SUCH A LOVELY PIECE!Good luck with everything beautiful x

  2. Nicole
    October 19, 2013 / 10:56 am

    You don't understand how much I needed to read this right now. Thank you!

  3. Izzy
    October 19, 2013 / 11:23 am

    Aww this was a really sweet post. I wish I could be more positive, need to work on that. You're so right about self love, I think it's something every single one of us needs to do. This was a lovely read and I hope uni gets easier for you, keep practicing! 🙂

  4. GrandyXO
    October 19, 2013 / 12:12 pm

    What a lovely post just always reneged you are fearfully and wonderfully made it always gets me through and just like you I look around and try and be thankfull for Everything! Hope you have an amazin third year love xoohsofashionxo.blogspot.com

  5. Monalisa
    October 19, 2013 / 12:49 pm

    This is a lovely message! I hope you get through your presentations, remember you will look back and realize your strength 🙂 xo

  6. Demmy
    October 19, 2013 / 1:15 pm

    Amazing post. I admit I sometimes struggle with the self love bit. I find it hard to accept myself the way I am and sometimes I wonder who I am but gradually I'm learning more about myself and I'm becoming more comfortable being me. xx

  7. Flora Amies
    October 19, 2013 / 2:34 pm

    I needed to read something like this so badly, Sade, and I didn't even realise it. What a wise lady you are – to me you have always looked strong and determined and I think that kind of attitude is totally unstoppable if you combine it with positivity. I wont wish you luck for your endeavors because luck makes no difference – instead I'll wish you confidence and even more inner strength. You can do anything. Your self love is encouraging my self love, and love of you!Flora |Two With Seven Blog|

  8. Elle
    October 19, 2013 / 3:06 pm

    I love when you make these posts & good luck!! x

  9. Christina L
    October 19, 2013 / 3:23 pm

    Life is not all rainbows, and unicorns, I agree. This post has so much truth in it. It's important to see all the good you have in your life already – something we all should remember and make note of. I wish all the luck with your final year. And be confident! I always admired how your blog as grown and everything you have achieved is thoroughly deserved. I'm just on a little high that you visited my blog and left a comment so thank you. x

  10. Virgos and Kisses
    October 19, 2013 / 8:11 pm

    Such an amazing post. I felt exactly the same in my final year. the fret of not passing, knowing that stepping out in to the real world and having to find a REAL job wasn't that far away and most importantly having to prove yourself for a grade… which may i add really doesn't mean anything!Good luck with everything and keep your head up x

  11. That Girl; Saadiya
    October 19, 2013 / 9:36 pm

    You know when you've been in a crappy mood all day and need something to pick you up? This was definitely it so thank you. I seem to find myself questioning myself and my abilities far too often but I'm slowly learning to try and turn those negative thoughts into motivation to get better at whatever it is I'm stressing about. Good luck with final year and your presentations!! Saadiya xxwww.thatgirlsaadiya.blogspot.com

  12. Ashleigh
    October 19, 2013 / 10:16 pm

    This just proves what a babe you are, lovely way of putting it and making us all feel like we're not alone in our self-doubt at time.I'm sure you'll do great as you have a good head on your shoulders.Tan-talk.blogspot.co.uk x

  13. Taffy Msipa
    October 19, 2013 / 10:58 pm

    B e a u t i f u l hair !Just want to touch it hehe..Just an in depth post, I've just started university So happy for you, it's the final year and you've come such a long way Don't put yourself down, its the last mile stone Much L o v e Signed .. http://www.linesbroken.blogspot.co.uk

  14. Taffy Msipa
    October 19, 2013 / 11:01 pm

    Love your hair, it looks so soft, I just want to touch it hahahaThis is such a refreshing blog-post, I've just started university.. I'm so happy for you, you've come all this way, Its the last mile stone Have faith in yourself for sure !Much L o v e, wishing you all the best http://www.linesbroken.blogspot.co.uk

  15. Dinesha Johnson
    October 19, 2013 / 11:37 pm

    this is a great message, thanks for sharing this with us I struggle with self love a lot and these kinds of messages are always very motivational Deejay Speaks

  16. Debbie Fab
    October 20, 2013 / 9:51 am

    Such a lovely post Sade, all the best with your Uni adventures. First class coming your way!

  17. nokhuthula nyoni
    October 20, 2013 / 2:08 pm

    This brought a tear to my eye! Such a lovely post so much truth. I have certain periods where I feel like this but you just got to keep going! You are going to do great in your final year xxx

  18. Reni J
    October 20, 2013 / 9:25 pm

    Oh wow, I felt the exact same way this time last week. Check out my post on it if you pleaseLilac Tinted Views like you said you just need to love yourself and find the confidence from somewhere inside. Good luck with your work!

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