Positive affirmations for my daughters

Following on from this post about the campaign by Dove, #BeautyLegacy, I want to share the following thoughts:

To create good body images for my daughters, the way they think about themselves - I must set an example.  Although I am quite comfortable in my own skin, I am forever in pursuit of losing a couple of kg's - I will need to consciously and actively ensure my daughters don't hear me complain about this!  I want to send out a message of self-acceptance, not disappointment.

I created a #BeautyLegacy board on Pinterest where I can keep any specific positive thoughts, affirmations and inspiration to pass on to my two girls.  I especially liked these two:

Some things I am going to do to ensure I leave a #BeautyLegacy that will build my daughters self-esteem, self-respect and self-confidence:

• Tell them every day, that they are beautiful, just the way they are
• I will set an example to them, by looking after myself: treat my hair, my face, my body with nourishing treatments.
• Smile often, and tell them how wonderful it is to see smiling faces
• Compliment them often - on achievements, on ideas, on their choices.
• Tell them how magazines photoshop the models - they only appear perfect
• Celebrate being girls, by enjoying regular tea parties, doing our nails together, having candlelit bubble baths together.
• I want to show them how we look for the good and positive in all situations
• Do my best to ensure their happiness - but also teach them how to create their own happiness

My sunshine girls, Mia Mooi and Ella Bella, I am such a lucky mommy, to have you two in my life, what an honour and blessing.  I am so proud of you, and I love you to the moon and back.  I love everything about you, from the top of your head all the way down to your tippy toes.  You girls are so, so wonderful. ♥

xx