Define Yourself

How do you define yourself? Do you let other people define you? Should you care what people think? We all tend to be influenced and inspired by people, but at times, we fall into the trap of listening to the wrong people, which negatively impacts us.
Remember, you always have a choice, a choice to listen to what people say, or to not. Truly, you should define yourself, based on what you think and the choices you make. And you always can redefine yourself!
I've always been rough around the edges, but what is wrong with a diamond in the rough? It is still a diamond none the less! At the same time, that doesn't mean I am not feminine and enjoy dressing up when I have somewhere to go. I define myself the way I want to be, not what others think.
Enpower yourself, be the person YOU want to be! I wear makeup when I feel like it, not because it makes me beautiful. I'm beautiful the way I am, flawed and all!
A high school in Texas had a no make up day, as they feel pressured to wear make up every day. Ladies, it DOESN'T have to be that way!! Don't let peer pressure or an airbrushed Cosmo society define you!
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/03/students-at-texas-high-school-plan-no-makeup-day/
It's funny, since I regularly don't wear make up, when I do, I get far more attention when I do, and draws drop if I wear a dress to work! I'm just confidence in myself, that I don't feel I need to dress up for everyday wear, and certainly not in the gym!
I never understood how a woman could wear foundation and full eye make up and not melt during a workout! I hate it, when I forget I have eyeliner on, and I get raccoon eyes at the end of a boxing session!
Ladies, strong is beautiful, and don't think you have to be a certain way to get the things you want. You can be a beast in the gym, and be a stunning lady out of the ring. One of my favorite boxers, Holly Holm is an awesome fighter and sweet & gracious person, as I met her after one of her bouts. I definitely wouldn't want to face her in the ring, but I think you can see, you can be a beast and a beauty!