By Guest Writer, Andie Graff, So Lucky To B Me Tees!

Did you know that the achievements we reach in our lives are affected by how we see ourselves?  Two small words…self-esteem, but one huge quality. Self-esteem is beliefs or feelings that we have about ourselves, or our “self perceptions.”  How we define ourselves influences the choices we make everyday from how we dress to who are friends are. Our self-esteem continues to change as we grow.  I feel as women it grows increasingly more difficult everyday to feel good about “who” we are and it’s because of society’s idea of the “perfect” woman. We all tend to believe that we are not good enough.

Regardless of what size you wear, your skin color, your past, the color of your hair, what you “own”, the car you drive, the accomplishments that you have or have not made, these are “things” about you, not who you are. They do not define you, you are the one and only you, and I believe that is good enough and quite frankly it’s more than enough.  Because you are a unique piece to the puzzle that makes up this world and it would not be complete without you.  You are worthy of being loved for being you.

I want to encourage you to feel lucky about the person you are, because luck isn’t just about four leaf clovers, rabbit’s feet and horseshoes. It’s about the gift of you, who you are, a confident and emotionally healthy individual. Striving everyday to be someone that is filled with compassion, caring and understanding. You bring qualities to this world that no one else can. Look at the world today so much is about improving, fixing, or changing what we have. Whether it’s as simple as your cell phone or as complex as you. Adjustments to the outside are just that, they are about exterior show.

What’s going on in the inside is where the integrity lies. We are all lucky and we matter not because we have the newest gadget. We are overwhelmed with material things starting as children. The greatest gift you can ever give to your child is a strong sense of individuality and pride in WHO they are. That will come from seeing you accepting and being happy with yourself. Positive messages reinforce positive thoughts and actions. Saying “I am So Lucky To B ME” is simply saying, “I love myself and I believe in myself”.  Embracing who you are, accepting your differences and believing in your self are what being lucky is all about.

I’m Andie Graff the creator of the inspirational t-shirt line called So Lucky To B Me. This line began as a way for me to empower myself and find my independence after my marriage of 18 yrs. ended.  Fortunately because of my strong self-esteem I knew that the material things I was losing did not define who I was. It quickly became my passion to encourage and inspire every woman to realize that your worth should be based solely on the person that you are, not the things you “own”  or who society thinks you should be ,that you are a person of value just by being the best YOU.

Always remember;  “Your castle can burn down, your riches may dwindle, your looks will fade, but WHO you are shall remain.”   I hope you will visit us @ www.soluckytobme.com and tell the world “I am So Lucky To B ME…” and believe it.  Our tees make great gifts to tell someone they matter or as a gentle reminder to yourself.

Luck always,

Andie xo

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