Challenge Check-In

I would have never imagined challenging myself to something so small would make me feel so empowered. My self-confidence has increased drastically and I find myself wondering why I constantly rely on makeup to make myself feel “better”.  I do wear makeup to be creative and to enhance how beautiful I am on the inside and now I know I shouldn't be using it to hide imperfections. During the 3 days that I have been going “naked” I find a lot of people (family, co-workers, friends) asking me,” Carrie are you wearing makeup?” This was the final reality check for me- If they couldn't tell if I was wearing makeup then what is the difference? Am I always this beautiful? What am I trying to hide? Why be afraid to be me?

  I am not afraid anymore, I am who I am. Take it or leave it. 

Molly & I taking on the challenge

Not only did I make this challenge apart of my month of July, a few friends did as well- it is amazing to see everyone inspiring each other to better themselves. There is no such thing as a challenge too big or too small. We can all do anything that we set our minds too. 

Beautiful natural faces!

Being healthy & making ourselves the best ME possible. 

When I started this blog a few months ago I would have never imagined that I could be where I am today. Yesterday I was told from an anonymous subscriber that she challenged herself this month to stop self-harm. This particular person was a victim of sexual assault and has been turning to cutting herself whenever she would have flashbacks of this tragic night. She has been working and pushing herself so hard to overcome such a catastrophic moment in her life and I couldn't be more proud of her. It takes so much strength and dedication to overcome life events and I know that she will make it past this, stronger than ever before. I am so thankful that she shared this with me, and for me to be able to share it with you. 

I have readers from all over the world such as; Germany, UK, Russia and France. And I know that her story can help other people get through difficult times. When life gets us down the only way to get back up is to lean on each other for support. I know that my challenge was nothing compared to hers but to know that my silly blog post inspired her enough to make such a difficult challenge for herself literally brought me to tears. I would have never thought I would receive a message like that yesterday, but I am glad I did. She is on a straight path in life and with not only MY support- but from all of YOUR support just by reading this blog she is going to make HER life HER own… not allowing herself to be controlled by self-harm anymore.

It’s a beautiful thing. 

Like I said, there is no challenge to big or too small as long as its important to you. Keep pushing on and continue to make yourself happy because that is all that matters. You are beautiful and strong, and like always, my favorite saying; Don't let anyone dull your shine. 

No one should ever feel alone- If you or anyone you know needs help with self-harm 

http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/massachusetts-suicide-hotlines.html




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