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African American Children, Hair Care and Self Esteem – It’s A Big Deal!
Oct 9th
Self Esteem And Black Hair Care – It’s A Big Deal!
Hair is an area that holds special significance for African Americans. Today, myriad styles are prominent. For men, some wear fades, short afros, dreadlocks, French braids, bald heads, etc. For women, there are sister locks, zillions, wigs, weaves, French braids, relaxers, natural hair, finger waves, etc. The style flexibility is incredible. When an African American is having a great hair day, there are lots of smiles.
There is a trend where African American children are being raised by parents or guardians who may not know much about combing curly/kinky hair. First, this can occur if a black child is adopted by a non-black family. Second, if an interracial couple has a child, perhaps the primary caregiver in the relationship knows little about managing curly/kinky hair. Third, a hairstylist I once met said it best: “My mother, who is black, did not know how to comb hair.” This hair stylist vowed as a child that she would not embarrass her children by sending them out in public with unkempt hair. Oprah Winfrey has told?of the fond childhood memories of her grandmother oiling her scalp.? Yet Oprah now questions whether “oiling the scalp” helps at all.
The result of a lack of skill and knowledge in combing black hair is visible on a daily basis. I have walked past children with African ancestry who had badly damaged hair from too much heat and/or over processing. I have seen children who cut their fifteen inch curly/kinky hair to four inches because they did not know what else to do with it. In addition, I have seen children practically bald at the hairline from braids and ponytails being too tight. Bad hair days can take a toll on a child’s self-esteem.
Take a look around and notice the hair of African American or bi-racial children. It’s a big deal. To avoid bad hair, seek out a? licensed black hair care professional. Starting early in a child’s life with hair maintenance can help adults and children of African ancestry learn how to properly care for?curly/kinky hair.
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Learn The Power Of The Subconscious Mind
Oct 9th
The power of the subconscious mind is a powerful tool that can shape the personal thoughts you have about yourself, promote healing and help you to believe in yourself.
Learn to use the power of your subconscious mind to achieve these and other techniques that promote self-acceptance. Affirmations are one of the most widely used techniques to change your views about yourself and create a positive atmosphere for self-love.
This is not a highly scientific technique, merely an easy way to send positive subliminal messages to yourself.
It is important that you learn to communicate with your subconscious mind because it is responsible for over 90% of our thoughts and actions. It’s well known that the subconscious mind works in harmony with our conscious mind. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that our conscious mind and our subconscious mind work in together in harmony.
That is why continuous positive thoughts and daily affirmations makes it possible for us to achieve what we desire in our life.
Affirmations are a powerful tool used to send a positive thought about yourself into your subconscious mind. If you are a person that lacks self-confidence because you feel you have flawed features, try repeating several different phrases to yourself on a daily basis.
Start by reserving a time for affirmations daily. This is a great way to channel your inner energy and powers to create a positive self-image. Similar to a hypnosis technique, you will need to relax and rid yourself of any physical, emotional or mental tension.
For five to ten minutes, repeat positive phrases out loud or in your mind that celebrate positive aspects of your features. Keep the statements short so they are easy to remember and keep them in the present tense. Consider the following: I have warm eyes. I am at an ideal weight for my height. I have beautiful skin.
The attraction of the affirmations technique is that it is quick and simple. And if you cannot devote a dedicated time to complete affirmations, try fitting them in when you are walking, jogging, or driving.
Make sure that the time you devote to this is free of distraction and is? during a time when you can leave your mind uncluttered. It does not need to be done at the exact same time every day, but maintaining that schedule would prepare your mind to access the subconscious regularly.
Communicating with your subconscious regularly holds the key to success when it comes to developing a positive sense of self. After you have mastered the techniques of positive statements in your mind or out loud, begin saying them out loud in front of a mirror.
Soon you will feel yourself believing the statements you are making. The power of the subconscious mind cannot create miracles for you, but it can be the miracle you need to change your views about yourself
