The Girl in Me

Have you lost the girl in you? The unapologetic, confident girl who enjoys life, encourages others, and who gracefully ignores insults?

I realized months ago I lost the girl in me and was further convinced that I needed to find her while reading She’s Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You by Chyrstal Evans- Hurst. As I thumbed through the pages of the book, I couldn’t help but think, “what happened to the girl in me?” You may feel that I am crazy considering that I am a grown woman, but staying connected to the girl in you is critical.

Somewhere, over the years, I lost Jo-Jo, the fun, outgoing, risk-taker, and just became Jo, the goal-driven workaholic. The disturbing part is that I did not realize how much I had lost myself until I was almost in total darkness. My work and personal schedule revolved around my work, with limited time for the things I enjoyed the most. When I did make time for extracurricular activities or rest, I still thought only about work and my to-do list, continuing to rob myself of joy.

There is nothing wrong with being task-oriented and having goals; however, your work should not be the focus of your living. Too much of anything, good or bad, stinks. Plus, it opens the doors to anxiety, depression, and other severe health conditions.

One of your most significant accomplishments is loving yourself enough to be the best version of yourself daily. Remember your little girl, she lives inside of you. Let her play; she will teach you how to fly (Bliss Sanctuary for Women).