Hey Sweet Girls!
Have you guys ever seen or read "The Help"? You know that one scene where Aibileen is trying to teach Mae Mobley how great of a child she is? She wanted her to grow up knowing that someone loved her. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you can watch this video to get a better idea (fair warning: if you're particularly emotional, it might be a bit of a tear-jerker).
Aibileen decided at this moment to tell Mae Mobley every chance she got that Mae Mobley was kind, smart and important. She wanted to do this because Mae Mobley's mother never gave her child affirming words of encouragement like that. This role that Aibileen plays in Mae Mobley's life is so crucial. Everybody can benefit from a word of encouragement. Believe it or not, even the strongest people need someone to give them a reassuring or reaffirming comment sometimes.
You guys should all keep Aibileen's words near and dear to your hearts. You are all kind, you are all smart, and you are all important people. You are valued more than you know and you should never forget that! If you are ever having a bad day or you need a little boost, watch that clip and remember how great and how loved you are!
Until next time,
Molly
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Monday, November 3, 2014
Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
Hey Sweet Girls!
One of the greatest pieces of advice I got when I first came to college (and something I wish I had learned a long time ago) was this simple statement:
Don't take yourself too seriously.
Now don't get me wrong... you should definitely take certain things in your life seriously, like your studies, your work, etc. However, when it comes to the little things that you say and do in your everyday life, there's no point in stressing over all the small things. It seems like such a simple idea, yet we're all guilty of doing it!
I had to read a book the other day called "Welcome to College: The Christ-Follower's Guide for the Journey" by Jonathan Morrow. Throughout the assigned reading, there was one passage that really stuck out to me, that I want to share with you guys to read and remember. It goes a little something like this: "Like everyone else, you will have your moments of wanting to go crawl under a rock and hide out of embarrassment and awkwardness. Many situations will feel like they are the end of the world; they aren't. You are going to have some bad days. It's kind of like a rite of passage. If you can't laugh in the moment, you will definitely laugh later!" (12).
This is so important for you guys to remember! There may be bad days, and there may be embarrassing moments that make you want to run and hide and never face the world again. But when you look back on them I think you will realize that they really weren't as bad as you thought they were. I can almost guarantee that you will look back and laugh at some point. And if that's the case, you might as well learn to just laugh in the moment as well!
Until next time,
Molly
One of the greatest pieces of advice I got when I first came to college (and something I wish I had learned a long time ago) was this simple statement:
Don't take yourself too seriously.
Now don't get me wrong... you should definitely take certain things in your life seriously, like your studies, your work, etc. However, when it comes to the little things that you say and do in your everyday life, there's no point in stressing over all the small things. It seems like such a simple idea, yet we're all guilty of doing it!
I had to read a book the other day called "Welcome to College: The Christ-Follower's Guide for the Journey" by Jonathan Morrow. Throughout the assigned reading, there was one passage that really stuck out to me, that I want to share with you guys to read and remember. It goes a little something like this: "Like everyone else, you will have your moments of wanting to go crawl under a rock and hide out of embarrassment and awkwardness. Many situations will feel like they are the end of the world; they aren't. You are going to have some bad days. It's kind of like a rite of passage. If you can't laugh in the moment, you will definitely laugh later!" (12).
This is so important for you guys to remember! There may be bad days, and there may be embarrassing moments that make you want to run and hide and never face the world again. But when you look back on them I think you will realize that they really weren't as bad as you thought they were. I can almost guarantee that you will look back and laugh at some point. And if that's the case, you might as well learn to just laugh in the moment as well!
Until next time,
Molly
Monday, October 27, 2014
Proverbs 31:25
Hey Sweet Girls!
One of my favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future." I think this verse says a lot about the way girls need to live their lives. Wrapping ourselves in God's embrace and putting our trust in Him for the future, gives us the power to live a life of joy and happiness.
I want you guys to read this blog post and see what Lysa TerKeurst has to say about this verse and what it means to her.
It is so important to remember that when you feel like you have got it all wrong and you feel like you can't do anything right anymore, that you are absolutely not alone. Everyone has those days where they feel like nothings going right and they have no idea what they are doing. Some people have more than one of those days in a row. And that's okay!
The moral of this post is to make sure you guys know that no matter what you might be going through or how you might be feeling, you should never forget to keep smiling at the future and laughing without fear!
Until next time,
Molly
One of my favorite Bible verses is Proverbs 31:25: "She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future." I think this verse says a lot about the way girls need to live their lives. Wrapping ourselves in God's embrace and putting our trust in Him for the future, gives us the power to live a life of joy and happiness.
I want you guys to read this blog post and see what Lysa TerKeurst has to say about this verse and what it means to her.
It is so important to remember that when you feel like you have got it all wrong and you feel like you can't do anything right anymore, that you are absolutely not alone. Everyone has those days where they feel like nothings going right and they have no idea what they are doing. Some people have more than one of those days in a row. And that's okay!
The moral of this post is to make sure you guys know that no matter what you might be going through or how you might be feeling, you should never forget to keep smiling at the future and laughing without fear!
Until next time,
Molly
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Laughter is Key
Hey Sweet Girls!
It's been said that laughter is the best medicine. In my opinion, a good, hearty laugh with friends can cure any bad day or any amount of overwhelming stress. Laughter can also cure any embarrassment, if you allow yourself to use it.
Let's be honest, everybody gets embarrassed. I, of all people, can wholeheartedly attest to that. You guys might not know this about me, but I am actually the poster child for embarrassment. I specialize in face planting in front of large crowds and also frequent tripping up stairs- but that's just the half of it. If you can think of something embarrassing, there is a 99.9% chance that I have done it (and probably more than once).
So now that you know how embarrassing I am as an individual, we can move on to my main point for this blog post. I am a strong activist for embracing your embarrassing moments and laughing it off. Yes, feeling embarrassed stinks. I totally get feeling, in that horrifying moment, like your life is over and you will never get over it. But I can assure you that you will get over it.
Think about it- five years from now, are you going to remember that one time you fell up the steps walking to Spanish? Or the time your chair rolled out from under you in English? Or the time you tripped over your own two feet and face planted in front of everyone on campus? Probably not. In fact, I'll admit that those are all real life experiences. Those all probably happened within the last month or so and I've already gotten over them. The truth of the matter is that I guarantee you aren't going to remember tripping, slipping, falling or saying something silly five years from now. The even bigger truth is that the people who saw it, who you felt so embarrassed by, aren't going to remember it either. Do you remember every person you ever saw do something embarrassing? So why would it be any different when you're on the receiving end?
Since no one's going to remember it anyway, why not just join in on the laughter? Showing that you are capable of laughing off your mistakes and laughing at yourself says a lot about you. It says that you are comfortable with yourself and that you aren't fazed by what others think of you. For girls of your age, that is honestly one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give you.
If you ask me, laughter is the key to happiness. So try it sometime!
It's been said that laughter is the best medicine. In my opinion, a good, hearty laugh with friends can cure any bad day or any amount of overwhelming stress. Laughter can also cure any embarrassment, if you allow yourself to use it.
Let's be honest, everybody gets embarrassed. I, of all people, can wholeheartedly attest to that. You guys might not know this about me, but I am actually the poster child for embarrassment. I specialize in face planting in front of large crowds and also frequent tripping up stairs- but that's just the half of it. If you can think of something embarrassing, there is a 99.9% chance that I have done it (and probably more than once).
So now that you know how embarrassing I am as an individual, we can move on to my main point for this blog post. I am a strong activist for embracing your embarrassing moments and laughing it off. Yes, feeling embarrassed stinks. I totally get feeling, in that horrifying moment, like your life is over and you will never get over it. But I can assure you that you will get over it.
Think about it- five years from now, are you going to remember that one time you fell up the steps walking to Spanish? Or the time your chair rolled out from under you in English? Or the time you tripped over your own two feet and face planted in front of everyone on campus? Probably not. In fact, I'll admit that those are all real life experiences. Those all probably happened within the last month or so and I've already gotten over them. The truth of the matter is that I guarantee you aren't going to remember tripping, slipping, falling or saying something silly five years from now. The even bigger truth is that the people who saw it, who you felt so embarrassed by, aren't going to remember it either. Do you remember every person you ever saw do something embarrassing? So why would it be any different when you're on the receiving end?
Since no one's going to remember it anyway, why not just join in on the laughter? Showing that you are capable of laughing off your mistakes and laughing at yourself says a lot about you. It says that you are comfortable with yourself and that you aren't fazed by what others think of you. For girls of your age, that is honestly one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give you.
If you ask me, laughter is the key to happiness. So try it sometime!
Until next time,
Molly
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Self-Image
Hey Sweet Girls!
Alright, it's time to get serious. You girls are at a time in your life where media, peers, school and other outlets of society are huge. You are constantly being bombarded by advertisements with pictures, videos and slogans telling you what you should look like, how you should act and who you should be. And I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you this, but there's really no escaping it. The media- and all of the negative energy it consists of- is always going to be a constant in your life. The good thing is that, even though it's always going to be there, you don't have to let it effect you! That's why I wanted to dedicate my first "real" post on this blog to something big... your self-image. So let me start out by asking this:
How do you view yourself?
Now, be honest when you answer this question. Maybe you think you're wonderful (Which is fantastic if you do... because you are wonderful!). But it may be true that one of those dreadful forms of social media has gotten the better of you. I sincerely hope that you have somehow managed to avoid all of the lies that society tries to tell you, however, I know that that might be wishful thinking on my part. I mean, I certainly still fall victim to the media's jabs sometimes. It really can, and does, happen to all of us.
I want you guys to take a second and watch this video:
Please don't ever be ashamed of who you are because you are a wonderful human being and a beautiful creation of God. If you get anything from this entire blog, let it be this... Be yourself, be the best "you" you can be- and love who that person is.
It doesn't matter if you fit into society's definition of "perfect" or "beautiful". You are you and there isn't a single other person like you- and that is perfect.
Keep on doing you and never forget just how awesome you are!
Until next time,
Molly
Alright, it's time to get serious. You girls are at a time in your life where media, peers, school and other outlets of society are huge. You are constantly being bombarded by advertisements with pictures, videos and slogans telling you what you should look like, how you should act and who you should be. And I'm sorry to have to be the one to tell you this, but there's really no escaping it. The media- and all of the negative energy it consists of- is always going to be a constant in your life. The good thing is that, even though it's always going to be there, you don't have to let it effect you! That's why I wanted to dedicate my first "real" post on this blog to something big... your self-image. So let me start out by asking this:
How do you view yourself?
Now, be honest when you answer this question. Maybe you think you're wonderful (Which is fantastic if you do... because you are wonderful!). But it may be true that one of those dreadful forms of social media has gotten the better of you. I sincerely hope that you have somehow managed to avoid all of the lies that society tries to tell you, however, I know that that might be wishful thinking on my part. I mean, I certainly still fall victim to the media's jabs sometimes. It really can, and does, happen to all of us.
I want you guys to take a second and watch this video:
Please don't ever be ashamed of who you are because you are a wonderful human being and a beautiful creation of God. If you get anything from this entire blog, let it be this... Be yourself, be the best "you" you can be- and love who that person is.
It doesn't matter if you fit into society's definition of "perfect" or "beautiful". You are you and there isn't a single other person like you- and that is perfect.
Keep on doing you and never forget just how awesome you are!
Until next time,
Molly
Monday, September 29, 2014
An Introduction
Hey Sweet Girls!
My name is Molly and I just recently started my freshman year of college! Before I tell you anything else about myself, I'd like to start out this post by saying this: I have been in your shoes. I've been through the embarrassments and the terrible fashion choices you wish your mom would have stopped you from wearing out of the house. I've been through the drama and the useless fights and I've been through the awkward first dates and the breakups that seem like the end of the world. I completely understand that middle school and high school can be kind of rough sometimes. But I'm here to tell you something very important- so listen closely!
Its not that bad.
Now I know, you probably don't believe me. You're probably sitting there thinking, "This girl doesn't even know me! She doesn't know my life, she doesn't know what I've been through! Who is she to tell me that it's not that bad?"
And you're right. I don't know you and you don't really know me. And believe me, I'm in no way trying to diminish the everyday trials and toils of your life because, like I said, I've been there! I know exactly what it's like to feel like little things are earth-shattering. And that's why I'm writing this blog for you now.
Throughout this blog I'm going to be sharing a lot with you guys. I'll tell you some stories from my own life, or my friends' lives, of embarrassing moments that we've all learned to look back and laugh at. I'll also be sharing some tips and tricks of the trade that I've found on how to make the best of awkward situations and how to just simply laugh it off!
My mission is to encourage girls like you to live your life freely with your heart full, your mind open and your laughter great. I hope this blog finds you well and gives you a little hope that you'll get over whatever situation might be temporarily staining your happiness. I hope you can learn some of the things that I wish I had known at your age. And most importantly, I hope you can learn that you have the ability to lead a life that is totally happy and enjoyable. Above all, I hope you will learn how to just laugh your way through life. Because, in my opinion, that's really a wonderful thing.
Until next time,
Molly
My name is Molly and I just recently started my freshman year of college! Before I tell you anything else about myself, I'd like to start out this post by saying this: I have been in your shoes. I've been through the embarrassments and the terrible fashion choices you wish your mom would have stopped you from wearing out of the house. I've been through the drama and the useless fights and I've been through the awkward first dates and the breakups that seem like the end of the world. I completely understand that middle school and high school can be kind of rough sometimes. But I'm here to tell you something very important- so listen closely!
Its not that bad.
Now I know, you probably don't believe me. You're probably sitting there thinking, "This girl doesn't even know me! She doesn't know my life, she doesn't know what I've been through! Who is she to tell me that it's not that bad?"
And you're right. I don't know you and you don't really know me. And believe me, I'm in no way trying to diminish the everyday trials and toils of your life because, like I said, I've been there! I know exactly what it's like to feel like little things are earth-shattering. And that's why I'm writing this blog for you now.
Throughout this blog I'm going to be sharing a lot with you guys. I'll tell you some stories from my own life, or my friends' lives, of embarrassing moments that we've all learned to look back and laugh at. I'll also be sharing some tips and tricks of the trade that I've found on how to make the best of awkward situations and how to just simply laugh it off!
My mission is to encourage girls like you to live your life freely with your heart full, your mind open and your laughter great. I hope this blog finds you well and gives you a little hope that you'll get over whatever situation might be temporarily staining your happiness. I hope you can learn some of the things that I wish I had known at your age. And most importantly, I hope you can learn that you have the ability to lead a life that is totally happy and enjoyable. Above all, I hope you will learn how to just laugh your way through life. Because, in my opinion, that's really a wonderful thing.
Until next time,
Molly
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