The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Empowerment

  • Loving The Skin I’m In

    Hello Honeybees,

    As some of you might know I am a contributor for Memphis Moms Blog and a few month ago some of us participated in a swimsuit photo shoot. When asked I jumped at the chance to participate.

    Why did I do it?

    Because this is MY YEAR OF YES!!

    This is the year that I say YES to what scares me.

    This is the year that I say YES to new adventures.

    This is the year that I step out of my comfort zone.

    For most of my life I have had a weight problem… I was always underweight. 

    Some people might say that’s not a real problem but to me it was.  See, when I was growing up it wasn’t “cute” to be skinny like it is today.  Finding clothes in a size zero was almost impossible. Yes I said zero.  I was what you would call a bean pole, straight up & down and not a curve to be found.  Yes, I was ashamed of my body.  When people say that they want to be “high school fine” I say no way.  I was nowhere near “high school fine”

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    When I got married at 28 I was only 100 lbs.  It wasn’t until after I had my second child at 34 that I was able to maintain what I called a decent weight. As with all things you have to learn to maintain once you reach your goal weight.  That part is still a learning curve for me.  I have now entered year 49 and the metabolism is not what it use to be.  I have to watch what I eat and force myself to exercise. I’m still not exercising like I need to but it’s coming.  Now I have curves that I have NEVER had.  Some I wouldn’t mind shifting to other areas. I am loving my “woman” curves.  I would take my 49 year old body over my 18 year old body any day.

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    I said all that to say this….. I am so proud of where I am with feeling confident with my body. Do I feel this confidence every day?  NOPE, but I have more great days than not so great days.  Do I still have work to do? You bet. But I’m going to enjoy the ME that I have become!

    Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

    So ladies, enjoy the body that you have.  If YOU don’t like it do something about it.  If YOU are happy with it than STRUT YOUR STUFF LIKE ONLY YOU CAN.  

    You can find the swimsuit pics here http://www.memphismomsblog.com.  Enjoy!!!

    Belinda Bee pic

    Are you loving you? If not then who will?

    Beewisdom- If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good–Dr. Seuss

  • Why Are You Still Sitting?

    Hello Honeybees,

    Have you ever watched someone leave a job and wonder how they got the nerve to take that leap of faith? 

    Have you ever watch someone start a business and wonder, “How did they do that”?

    Have you ever sat on the sideline and watched someone else chase their dream?

    My question to you is WHY ARE YOU WONDERING AND JUST WATCHING?

    WHY ARE YOU STILL SITTING?

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    After working in corporate America for most of my career I was ready for a change.  I knew what I wanted to do as far as my next steps but I also knew that sitting still would not get me there. I was so tired of watching other people “go for it” while I just sat by thinking about mine.  So I got busy….. I did the research, talked to people that could point me in the right direction and most importantly I asked God for guidance.  He answered by connecting me with the right opportunities and people.Yet,  I was still scared to move. Where was my faith? To show me that He meant business & that He was truly trying to answer my prayers, God made is so uncomfortable for me that I had no choice but to move.

    I recently ran into someone from a former job and one of the first things that they said was “Are you guys hiring, I’m so sick of this place” I couldn’t help but think to myself… “You have been at this job for over 10 years but you aren’t making any real moves to leave, so obviously you like being here”.  When you get sick and tired of being sick and tired……YOU WILL MOVE. When you figure out that where you are is not your passion or your purpose, YOU WILL MOVE.  Life is too short not to enjoy what you do every day.

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    Was making the change easy?…. NOPE

    Was I scared?…..You bet

    Did I have to make sacrifices?…..Yes & I still do

    Am I happy that I am not still sitting….. NO DOUBT!!

    Lesson learned….when you ask God for something & He agrees to give it to you….BE READY!!!

    We can’t be afraid to move.

    We can’t be afraid to take a chance. 

    We can’t be afraid to jump!

    Are you ready to jump?

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom-  Making a big life change is pretty scary, but know what’s even scarier?        Regret! -unknown

  • I Am A Modern Day Woman

    Hello Honeybees,

    This weekend I became a Modern Woman!! 

    How’s that?

    I’m glad you asked!!!

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    This weekend the Young Women Philanthropist held their 2016 Modern Day Woman’s Conference.  It was a chance for young women in Memphis to network, engage, learn and celebrate.  Friday night we attended the mixer at Joseph.  This was the chance to not only network but to also shop. The food was delicious as were the mimosas. 

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    Saturday morning we were able to take professional head shots while attending sessions with topics ranging from “Becoming a Social Media Maven” to “Releasing Fear”.  The panelist for the sessions were women from Memphis sharing their knowledge and experiences.  The keynote speaker was Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women.

    Ms. Younger encouraged us to not get caught up in what you can’t do…..focus on what you can and the rest will come.  She also told us to “Fail Fabulously”.  Ms. Younger asked that we not forget those that have come before us….. “I sit in the shade of trees that we did not plant, we drink from wells that we did not dig”….

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    The Power Luncheon session Memphis 101 was all about what’s right & wrong about Memphis but it’s our city to love.  The panelist shared why they love Memphis, what keeps them here and ways to get involved.  One of the most memorable moments was Kristin Cheers’ advice.  Kristin says that one way to get involved is to “post up next to the problem”. If you see a problem in Memphis it’s your duty to figure out a way to fix it.

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    If you were not able to attend this year’s Modern Day Women’s Conference you missed a treat. YWP chair Tiffany Futch and team did an outstanding job.  I always enjoy spending time with women who are inspiring other women. I also like winning prizes. I won a purse and a gift card to Auto Zone.

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    For more information about the Young Women’s Philanthropists visit www.ywpmemphis.org  

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom- “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” — Diane Mariechild