In my work with teen girls, I meet so many who are afraid to say NO, when asked by friends, boyfriends, and even their parents and teachers in some cases, to do something that they don't really want to do.
Now I'm not just talking about chores here, or helping out a good friend, I'm talking about REAL stuff. Like enrolling on a college course, that deep inside they know isn't right for them, but because a friend tells them it will be great and they should apply, they find themselves saying YES!
For many girls, the reasons they find themselves saying YES, when really they want to say NO, is because they want to fit in, or are seeking approval from someone. Girls who understand who they really are, and are confident and comfortable being that person are not afraid to say NO.
My new project. Love the REAL You, is about teaching girls to be themselves, to be REAL, and say NO to the things they know are not right. It's a revolution that will help girls to feel great inside and out, by teaching them to Respect, Embrace, Accept and Love who they really are. The video below shows my latest challenge.
If your a parent or carer of a teenage or pre-teen girl, pass them the links to my TWITTER and FACEBOOK pages, where they will receive regular information, support and guidance about the issues they face in modern society, and most importantly help them to get REAL
Some of you know that I will be focusing on a new business this year, Love the REAL You. It's a brand new concept, born out of my concern for the number of girls and young women that I have met over the last 15 years, who for a whole host of reasons, do not feel good enough. This has huge implications on how they live their lives, if they choose to accept feeling this way.
I want to change this!
So what exactly is Love the REAL You?
Check out the video below
Due to health problems I have experienced over the last month, I have had to delay some of the work involved in launching this exciting new concept. Initially this left me feeling very frustrated, as I really want to get this party started! However, I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason, and that this revolution will be even bigger as a result!
I have gently begun to build a Love the REAL You presence on Facebook and Twitter, so please join the tribe, and most importantly, pass the links to any teenage girls or young women you know who will benefit from the fantastic stuff I will be sharing.
My wish for Love the REAL You is that it will help more girls and young women to RESPECT, EMBRACE, ACCEPT, & LOVE who they really are, instead of feeling pressured to be someone or something they are not.
I will shortly be looking to recruit a group of teenage ambassadors, who will help to grow the REAL revolution. If you know someone, or are someone who might be interested, please get in touch, you will be rewarded for your efforts!
Lara has worked with young people for 14 years. She delivers her signature personal development programme, SHIFT, to small groups, as well as to a limited number of individual clients. Lara believes that young people are under enormous pressure in today's society, to acheive perfection in their education and appearance. Her work is concerned with supporting young people to overcome this pressure and be themselves.
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