"How to Be a Confident Beautiful Black Girl"

Being born black is a gift, and I feel like the ones that do not agree with that just feel intimidated. Being black is being fearless, strong and capable. Being black girl in our society you have to tell yourself what the world doesn't tell you. You have to look at yourself in the mirror and remind yourself of how beautiful, smart and ambitious you are. I tell myself that I am not just good enough. I am more than enough because I am black.

1. Smile at yourself in the mirror often. There are loads of studies that show that smiling can be a great way to feel more positive and happier about yourself and your life. Smiling in front of a mirror can really help towards building the self-confidence you desire.

2. Recite a personal mantra. Mantras are statements that we repeat in our heads over and over again throughout the day. If the statement playing on a loop in your head is negative, you will feel bad about yourself or lack confidence in your abilities. Positive statements empower you to become the person you long to be.

3. Make a list of your positive traits. If you lack self-confidence, you need to take a moment and think about your strengths. Sit down and create a list. This reminds you of all the things you have to be proud of and can slowly make you more confident over time. Sometimes, we focus so much on what we are not that we overlook what we are.

4. Get a grasp on your culture. Research has shown that blacks often progress through several stages in a racial identity model in which you first view whites as being better and yourself as being inferior until the last stage where you internalize your culture and reap a great deal of self-esteem and confidence. Getting a thorough understanding of your historical and cultural background can help you to assimilate your feelings about race into a positive self-identity.

5. Find your voice. If you are lacking confidence, you may not feel comfortable speaking up for yourself or expressing your thoughts or opinions. Every woman must learn to develop her own unique way of expressing herself. Practice being assertive, and not aggressive.

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