The song I have chosen for this Monday is "I'll Be Fine" by Michelle Featherstone. There is no video because the artist didn't post one with the correct copyright stuff and so I didn't want to get all complicated with that. There is an okay video posted on YouTube that you can look up. :)

One of the things I dislike most in life is when unexpected things happen that throw everything off. One person makes a decision, and it changes everyones world. And it sucks. And all we can say is "I'll be fine". What else can we say? Sure, we can be mad and unhappy but at the end of the day we've got to move on and keep living life.
In the midst of challenges or change it is easy to look at ourselves and not see the greatness there. Whether it's because we don't think we're handling it the best we could, or we are comparing our challenges or lives to others, when we look at ourselves we become even more unhappy. But remember that you are handling it. You are waking up every morning and deciding to deal with everything. You are deciding to not give up on trying to figure everything out. And that makes you strong. That makes you honorable. That makes you someone other people can look up to. And that makes you beautiful.
Anything that hits us- good or bad- will change us. But we'll be fine. Eventually. Life will find a new rhythm. Just remember to keep dancing to it.

Be yourself, you're best at it! :)

Kirsten

After reading the many posts that Meagan had done with The Be You Beauty Project, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this wonderful effort. I am Kirsten Everts. I have been married for almost 6 years and have 3 boys who are 5, 3, and a 1 year old. I am 25 years old.
I have always felt self-conscious of myself. I've never been good at math or science and never really excelled in school. I got good grades, but was just kind of average.
I'm short, curvy, and the way my eyes are, I look a little cross-eyed. I had boyfriends, friends, and family growing up who would tell me I was pretty but I never really believed it for myself, and I looked to others to build my own confidence. I've since learned that if you don't believe it about yourself, it doesn't matter what people say. You need to feel good and have confidence about yourself, and from that others will see that confidence.
I have low self-esteem about my body since having 3 boys via c-section, I still get cold sores on my lips- which is embarrassing- I can get depressed easily, I have highs and lows, and often think negatively.
I often let people walk all over me. These are all weaknesses I have. Along with the weaknesses my Heavenly Father has given me, he has also given my many strengths. I'm very artistic and creative, I am a peacemaker, great listener, good friend, and always see the good in others. It's when I focus on my strengths that I gain more confidence and that motivates me to become better at my weaknesses.
When I take the time to think about how my Heavenly Father views me, is when I gain more confidence naturally because I realize what is really important and that I am loved by Him, and He loves me for who I am.
We all try to fit into this mold the world has set for women, but each of us is different on our own and that's what makes us special. I'm certainly learning and growing everyday. I'm on this road with a long journey ahead of me to feel totally confident with myself and accept myself for who I am- weaknesses, deformities, and all- but we can all achieve it. It's something that can happen. We're all in this together. :)



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So, this is a One Direction song covered by Megan and Liz. Now, I'm diggin' One Direction and all, but I think this cover is great. And I think that because this is covered by two girls, it makes the message even better for this particular blog.
Megan and Liz are YouTubers who I have been following for a little while now and they are very positive and up beat, and are always encouraging everyone to be positive, and love themselves.
Remember girls, you are beautiful.
I have started doing something recently that I think could help some of you. Every morning when I look in the mirror, I find one thing that I love about myself. Now, this can be difficult. The other day it was the freckle on my cheek. And that's okay if it's something that simple. Then the next day, I find something new. And I build from the freckle on my cheek, to the color of my eyes, and eventually I'll be able to look in the mirror and love several things I see.
Sometimes we may have to start the process of loving ourselves over- but always start! And don't forget to love what's on the inside too. Because that beauty will shine on your face more than any make-up product.
Find what makes you happy in life, and stick to it. Be kind, and smile and love yourself, and the ones around you.
-Meagan Tweedy