Inspirational : She Was Badly Burned By Hot Oil At Age 9

 Sometimes the strongest among us are the ones who smile through silent pain, cry behind closed doors and fights battles no one knows about~ Anonymous

I stumbled upon a YouTube video that changed the way I see life.

This young woman a makeup artist and a beauty blogger who has been through it all and is still surviving,strong and very successful.

At a tender age of 9, she and her little sister got accidentally burned with hot frying oil. She sustained burns all over her face and 95% of her head which made her bald.

She describes the ordeal with such confidence and humility that makes me admire her courage to come out and inspire people through her videos

She narrates how she was bullied through school and almost attempted suicide due to the same. In fact, 4 months after she was discharged her closest friend took one look at her and run off as if she has seen a ghost.

I can’t imagine just how traumatic the experience must have been for her. 

Then it hit me just how shallow I am. Worrying about the most trivial things like being broke, lonely or feeling ugly when I wake up with a breakout. 

She wasn’t limited with her scars, she didn’t kill herself even when she was pushed to, and she didn’t for one second compare herself with other make-up artists.

It must have been so hard for her but she didn’t let her scars define her, she didn’t lock herself in a room feeling sorry for herself. 

She never allowed The traumatic ordeal determine her future. She had a choice whether to sit down, cry and blame the universe or accept what had happened and try to change what she can.

She is a strong woman, a survivor and an inspiration to many of us.

What we Learn from her Story

1.Be grateful

Don’t forget just how blessed you are. Stop focusing on having more or owning what everyone owns. Count your blessing and be very thankful for who you are and what you have. It could be worse

2.Do not compare yourself to others

Don’t try to compare or compete with other people. The only person that you should compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday because at the end of the day it’s hard to please everyone. Those who love you for who you are the ones who truly deserve you, so don’t try so hard.

3.Accept that you are not perfect

Love yourself, embrace your flaws and walk around like you don’t care who owns the world. She embraced her imperfections and she didn’t need someone to rate her or make her feel good about herself.  DONT be anyone’s expectations.

4.Don’t rely on external validation

Be different, unique and confident don’t rely on other people to make you feel good about yourself. Don’t live your life trying to please other people or conforming to standards. You will be miserable.

5.Be positive.

Don’t beat yourself down by thinking that you are not good enough, substitute that negative thought with a positive one. Stay hopeful because having positive expectations attracts positive outcomes. Believe in yourself, and know that you are good enough, you are beautiful enough and you will be. 

6.Someone else’s opinion about you is not your problem

The sad truth of the matter is that you cannot control other people’s actions or thoughts about you. You can only choose to react differently. Because there is only one person in control of your emotions and that person is you.

Don’t let the actions of other people make you unhappy, don’t let them deprive you of your joy. Every time you get angry, sad or frustrated about someone else’s actions you are giving them the power over your emotions. Be the best person you can be, be kind, loving and generous but do not let someone else’s opinion define you because they don’t matter, and neither does their opinion about you.

7.Don’t ever give up on your Dreams no matter what

Life has a way of pushing our dreams down. It has a way of frustrating us to the point that you feel that nothing will ever work out and it’s pointless to try one more time. And it always seems like the more you try, the more you get disappointed then you become discouraged and settle for less.

However, the more you fail the closer you get to success. So don’t give up on your dreams be strong enough to get up when life knocks you down.

Don’t get buried in the dust that it pours on you, instead dust yourself up and try one more time because you are so close to making it come true. Read more on How to stay true to your dreams Here

8.Pain and Difficulties are part of life

Every painful thing and struggle makes us stronger so don’t waste your pain, grow through it. Learn and remember the lesson but let go of the negative experience.

Do not tell yourself that you are weak and you cannot handle it because that’s not true. God only gives you what you can handle and every negative experience is preparing you for a greater Destiny. So hang in there and stay hopeful. You know what they say “No Pain, No Gain”.

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11 Qualities of A Highly Desirable Woman

1.She is Confident

Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.She believes in herself and you can see it from the way she carries herself, a confident woman is an attractive woman. No one is perfect but she knows her flaws and is still comfortable in her own skin 

2.She Good communicator

She knows when and how to speak to others. She is also a good listener who watches her language and chooses her words carefully.

3.She does not seek attention

She doesn’t feel the need to take 1001 selfies and post them on social media in order to be validated. She always seeks the right kind of attention, the kind that will make her life better.

4.She has a passion, Hobbies and goals in life

This is the kind of woman who sets goals and works towards achieving them. She also knows what she wants and works hard to get it without having to be pushed or pressured. She is a hard worker and has a passion for life.

5.She Avoids Gossip

She doesn’t find value in talking about other people because she knows that it’s not beneficial in the long run. So she avoids gossiping at all costs.

6.She knows how to control her emotions

This is the kind of woman who doesn’t throw tantrums whenever she wants to. She understands that everyone is different and as much as life has its ups and downs, she always manages to keep her smile and control her temper.

7.She is dependable and Honest

This is the type of woman who you can always depend on. She keeps her word and so people find it easy to open up to her. She is quite a charmer

8.She is Smart

Not just a high IQ. But she knows what is going on around her, she can easily have a meaningful conversation with anyone without feeling left out.

9.She takes care of herself

She knows how to clean up, be smart and she always takes care of her self-health wise. She also puts an effort when it comes to what to wear and how to wear it. She is simple but classy.

10.She doesn’t chase after people

She knows that she deserves better, so she doesn’t waste her time and energy chasing after other people who are obviously not interested in her. She knows her value, so instead of chasing after others she focuses on making herself better.

11.Her life does not revolve around her Relationship

She has a lot going on in her life, so she doesn’t immerse herself completely into a relationship, she takes time to catch up with her friends and family just so that it doesn’t seem like her happiness depends on her relationship.

Are you a highly desirable woman?

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11 Simple Ways to Live a Happier Life

The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy-it’s all that matters~ Audrey Hepburn

Happiness has to be created from within, because when you learn to be happy in the present you will be able to handle the setbacks that will come while searching for a better future. You will not be frustrated when things don’t turn out the way you want to because you have other sources of happiness that do not depend on your success.

Once you learn to be happy with what you have, your family, your health and your purpose in life then you will have no regrets. You will have lived your life to the fullest because you didn’t need a million-dollar car or house to live a fulfilled life.

 Here’s how to live a simple happy life;

1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Regular exercise, eating healthy meals whilst drinking plenty of water will help you in maintaining a healthy weight, prevent chronic diseases and ultimately make you feel good about yourself. When you feel good in the inside, you will look good on the outside and be more confident.

2. Build and maintain strong relations with your Friends and Family

Friends and family form a support system that you can always count on during the hardest of times. It is therefore important for you to stay in touch and spend time with them as much as you can.

3. Read relevant books and set Realistic Goals

The importance of reading relevant books cannot be over emphasized. Read a book every day. Books have wisdom and knowledge which can help you improve and become creative in your own unique way. So read as much as you can but don’t forget to set realistic goals and focus on achieving them, this will give you a purpose in life.

4. Get out of your comfort zone

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone therefore do not be afraid to step out of it no matter how scared you are, because being scared is a sign that you are about to do something brave. So face your fears and dare to do that which you are afraid of and see just how good it feels. The worst that can happen is that you will learn from the experience whether good or bad

5. Avoid negative people

Surrounding yourself with negative people drains your energy. They literally just bring you down no matter how strong and positive you might think you are. It is best to avoid such people and be with the ones who make you feel like you can move mountains.

6. Commit to your personal improvement

Endeavour to be fully committed to your self-improvement journey. You might be slow but steady which is all that matters. Take one day at a time but make sure to be consistent and persistent

7. Get rid of your bad habits

It is not as easy as it sounds. Getting rid of bad habits and replacing them with good ones takes time but it’s totally worth it. At the end of the day you will be able to have good relationships with those who are around you.

8. Stay true to yourself

If you can’t change something change the way you think about it and most importantly accept that which you cannot change. Acknowledge your strengths and work on your weaknesses. This will give inner peace and contentment.

9. Take charge of your life

You always have a choice. You have the right to choose that which you feel is good/right for you. You can choose to decide not to let other people’s opinion of you cloud your judgement. You can choose to be happy by focusing on the good things in life. The list is endless. Make the right choice by taking charge of your life.

10. Develop a great morning routine

Try waking up early say 5:00 am, Stretch and exercise for a few minutes. Instead of looking at your emails and worrying about how the day will be, be grateful for everything that has worked out so far. Read something motivational or meditate then get ready for work. This routine works wonders at least it has for me.

11. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Finally, don’t be too hard on yourself let things flow naturally the way they should. Take the much-needed breaks. Do not be so fixated on something so much so that you become desperate and miserable. Hope for the best and learn to let go sometimes especially when you have done all that you are required to do.

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How To Get Over Failure And Stand Up Again

“I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."~ Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan is the greatest Basketball player of all times. He failed so many times before he became successful. But the bottom line is that he became successful in the end.

Most of us have the wrong mentality about success. We assume that it’s supposed to be easy, without obstacles, without disappointments and setbacks but that’s not possible. The truth is success takes passion, patience and persistence.

Michael must have gone to bed feeling so bad for the missed shots. I can’t imagine the devastation that comes with feeling like you have let other people down, especially when they trusted you.

He however woke up the next morning and trained harder just so that he can become better. His passion for basketball gave him the strength to keep going in the midst of failure. Otherwise he would have ended up to be an ordinary man, and not a legend. He would have become one of those people who stop trying because they think that life is unfair.

What would you have done?

Let me guess, you will start feeling sorry for yourself, then stop trying. You will think that life is unfair to you or maybe you have bad luck. Ultimately you will leave it all together then settle for mediocrity.

Do you really want to be successful? Then;

1.Don’t quit

Most people fail because they give up in the face of failure, just before they succeed. But if you Keep trying no matter how many times you fail, you will definitely make it.

2.Learn from your mistakes

Always learn from your mistakes, don’t dwell on them just take the lesson and move on. What you learn from the previous failure is what will help you in the next attempt.

3.Stay positive

       Believe in the beauty of your dreams by staying positive and surrounding yourself with people who encourage you to achieve your goals

4.Find your passion

When you do what you love there is no amount of frustration that can make you give up on it. It’s that passion that will keep you from giving up whenever you fail.

Life doesn’t get easier, nor forgiving but the more times you fail, the more resilient you become and the closer you get to succeeding, so whatever you do don’t quit. 

You can cry about it, and feel as bad as you want to, but Keep doing it. Try to always do it better than before, be creative and most importantly learn from your mistakes.

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12 Life-Changing Quotes That Will Give You Strength During Hard Times

1.“You can only try your best. And if they can’t appreciate that, it’s their fault, not yours.” – Anonymous

2.“Do not dwell on the past. Your history cannot be erased, but your future has yet to be written, so make the most of what is going to happen instead of worrying about what you cannot change.”

3.If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou

4.“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” – Oscar Wilde

5.“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss in life is what dies inside us while we live.” – Norma Cousin

6.“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

7.“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” – E.M. Forster

8.“The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything but they make the most of everything.” – Sam Cawthorn

9.“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

10.“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” – Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

11.The pain that you’ve been feeling, can’t compare to the joy that’s coming. -Romans 8:18

12.You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. -Maya Angelou

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