I wanted to share with you a little of Heather Small’s “Proud.” Everyday, we face challenges. And, everyday we have a choice – we can succumb to our fears and the labels that others try to place on us, or we can go boldly forward. There are plenty of people who are more than happy to tell us we can’t. It is up to you to decide you can!!

So I ask you, “What have you done today to make you feel proud?”

Look around. The answers are there.

• Have you decided not to let others define you?
  Be proud of your convictions.
• Have you decided to step off the diet rollercoaster to seek healthier, sustainable choices?
  Be proud of your choices.
• Have you decided to celebrate the beauty that is you?
  Be proud of who you are.
• Have you decided to face your fears and doubts and leave them behind?
  Be proud of your strength.
• Have you stopped living for tomorrow and embraced today?
  Be proud of your courage.

Be proud of every step you take to decide your destiny. And embrace everyday as a chance to make yourself proud. Step out of the ordinary.

What have you done today to make you feel proud?