It’s the beginning of the week. I know Friday seems like it’s going to take forever to get here but no worries. It’s time to jam out to one of your fave songs to help you get to Friday.
If you already haven’t…it’s time for you to get hip to Miss Rachel Crow. The rising star was recently featured on X-factor and has been showing everyone her beautiful gift!
The 13 year old singer stated, ” I want to build a foundation that makes kids feel good about themselves… whether they want to sing or act or whether they want be in sports or go to Harvard.”
Check her out as she sings the classic song “I’d Rather Go Blind”
Young girls often deal with thinking if they are good enough or even beautiful enough. I’m here to encourage you all that you are beautiful and here are a few reason why! You’re beautiful because of your bravery to face such a cold world. You’re beautiful because of your strength to stand up for what you believe in and take on the world. You’re beautiful because of your intelligence. You’re beautiful because of your drive and motivation to press forward when the road gets tough. You’re beautiful because of your love and care for others. You’re beautiful because of your desire to be successful. You’re beautiful simply because you BELIEVE it! Beauty is more than just an outward appearance. It’s most apparent from the inside and everything that you consist of! Be encouraged today and know that you are BEAUTIFUL!
So you heard your mom, aunt, granny talk about doing them.You’ve disregarded pamphlets about them you seen at your school, church and any program or organization your parents make you participate in. Your mom even went so far as to stick an example of a plastic diagram in the shower to show you how to do one properly. Yes, I’m talking about giving yourself Breast Self Examination. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah you’ve always heard about it but “you’re young, free and invincible!” Hmmmm but think about if you start doing monthly breast self exams it will help you develop positive habits and allow you to learn your body so if anything were to happen you would pick up on it quickly. It’s not as hard as you think!
Check out steps from National Breast Cancer center….
In the Shower
Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine the left breast, left hand for the right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot, or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts.
Step 2
Before a Mirror
Inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.
Look for any changes in the contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Then rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women’s breasts do.
Step 3
Lying Down
Place a pillow under your right shoulder and put your right arm behind your head. With the fingers of your left hand flat, press your right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast.
Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.
Need a little more help?? No worries, check out this vid!