FEBRUARY
"SELF-AWARNESS"
Achieving your goals is hard enough. Don't let a lack of Self-Awareness slow down your progress. When you are unwilling to see yourself as you are - shortcomings and all - you set yourself up to fall victim to those exact shortcomings. Develop your ability to be real with yourself and get TF out of your own way, Cutie!
*Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
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Week 1 - Self-Care 101
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Week 2 - Finances 101
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Week 3 - Emotional IQ
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Week 4 - Accountability 101
Self-Care 101
How much downtime do you need to ensure you're refreshed and ready to go when it's time to GO? Do you need 2 pedicures a month or 3? How many hours in your schedule do you need to dedicate to yourself? Finding the answers to these questions is a great way to practice "self-awareness."
Finances 101
Spending money is fun...but it's SO MUCH MORE fun when you spend wisely. Being aware of your spending/saving habits as well as the ideas that you've learned over the years about money will help you provide an ENTIRELY new level of financial security & freedom for yourself.
Emotional Intelligence 101
You don't need to "control" your emotions in order to feel like you are being aware of them. Most times, it's just about "feeling" them and learning from them. It takes courage to feel your feelings because not all of them actually "feel" good. This month, try your best to simply acknowledge what you are feeling. That is a good place to start.
Accountability 101
When you become aware of your own bullshit AND make meaningful change as a result, you are practicing accountability. Make this a normal thing and watch how your life changes for the better.
FEBRUARY
"SELF-AWARNESS"
Achieving your goals is hard enough. Don't let a lack of Self-Awareness slow down your progress. When you are unwilling to see yourself as you are - shortcomings and all - you set yourself up to fall victim to those exact shortcomings. Develop your ability to be real with yourself and get TF out of your own way, Cutie!
*Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
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Week 1 - Self-Care 101
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Week 2 - Finances 101
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Week 3 - Emotional IQ
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Week 4 - Accountability 101
Self-Care 101
How much downtime do you need to ensure you're refreshed and ready to go when it's time to GO? Do you need 2 pedicures a month or 3? How many hours in your schedule do you need to dedicate to yourself? Finding the answers to these questions is a great way to practice "self-awareness."
Finances 101
Spending money is fun...but it's SO MUCH MORE fun when you spend wisely. Being aware of your spending/saving habits as well as the ideas that you've learned over the years about money will help you provide an ENTIRELY new level of financial security & freedom for yourself.
Emotional Intelligence 101
You don't need to "control" your emotions in order to feel like you are being aware of them. Most times, it's just about "feeling" them and learning from them. It takes courage to feel your feelings because not all of them actually "feel" good. This month, try your best to simply acknowledge what you are feeling. That is a good place to start.
Accountability 101
When you become aware of your own bullshit AND make meaningful change as a result, you are practicing accountability. Make this a normal thing and watch how your life changes for the better.
HEALING
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Courage 101
It takes a SIGNIFICANT amount of Emotional Intelligence to practice courage. You KNOW you're scared. You KNOW there's a chance you could fall flat on your face BUT you take on the challenge anyway. The awareness of your fear is emotional intelligence. Your ability to practice self-control in order to do that scary thing you're afraid of doing? That's emotional intelligence. Practice that shit some more this month, Cutie.
Healing 101
When trauma happens, it can produce emotions that might stick with you for a long time after that trauma occurred. If you don't take time to process how you felt when that trauma occurred, you may fall victim to "expressing" those same feelings during a situation that doesn't call for it. Trauma can result in a ton of emotions so it's important that you focus on how your past trauma's may be affecting your ability to emotionally process current events. Let's work on that this month, Cutie.
Finances 101
How are you spending habits? Do you get the urge to go shopping when you're feeling sad or bored? If you're not happy with your money situation right now and you haven't researched the link between your emotions and your spending habits, you may want to start doing exactly that this month!
Accountability 101
You are responsible for your reactions to your emotions. No, you don't get to be a Bitch to the people in close proximity to you just because your plans for the day didn't go as planned. YOU alone are responsible for how you feel and YOU alone are responsible for how YOU REACT to how you feel.
JANUARY
"EMOTIONAL IQ"
Having High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) can help you communicate more effectively which can result in an improved ability to defuse conflicts, improve relationships, reduce anxiety and ultimately help you overcome life's challenges. Let's learn all that, Cutie! *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Courage 101
Week 2 - Healing 101
Week 3 - Finances 101
Week 4 - Accountability 101
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Emotional IQ again...
C.
CEASE! At some point this month take some time to think about what 'Emotional IQ' means to you. How does having a high Emotional IQ help YOU in YOUR life?
U.
UNDERSTAND! If you didn't grow up hearing your family talk about Emotional IQ then you must have an extra serving of patience with yourself. This tuff stakes time.
T.
THINK! What's ONE thing you can work on improving when it comes to your Emotional IQ?
E.
EMBRACE! Now that you've learned about Emotional IQ where is the first environment that you could see this knowledge benefit you the most?
FEBRUARY
"SELF-AWARNESS"
Achieving your goals is hard enough. Don't let a lack of Self-Awareness slow down your progress. When you are unwilling to see yourself as you are - shortcomings and all - you set yourself up to fall victim to those exact shortcomings; and falling victim to our shortcomings doth not produce feelings of 'contentment' Cutie Pie! Develop your ability to be real with yourself and get TF out of your own way! *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Self-Care 101
Week 2 - Finances 101
Week 3 - Emotional IQ
Week 4 - Accountability 101
Self-Care 101
How much downtime do you need to ensure you're refreshed and ready to go when it's time to GO? Do you need 2 pedicures a month or 3? How many hours in your schedule do you need to dedicate to yourself? Finding the answers to these questions is a great way to practice "self-awareness."
Finances 101
Spending money is fun...but it's SO MUCH MORE fun when you spend wisely. Being aware of your spending/saving habits as well as the ideas that you've learned over the years about money will help you provide an ENTIRELY new level of financial security & freedom for yourself.
Emotional Intelligence 101
You don't need to "control" your emotions in order to feel like you are being aware of them. Most times, it's just about "feeling" them and learning from them. It takes courage to feel your feelings because not all of them actually "feel" good. This month, try your best to simply acknowledge what you ARE feeling. Just acknowledge that you feel it. And then do a little more. That is a good place to start.
Accountability 101
When you become aware of your own bullshit AND make meaningful change as a result, you are practicing accountability. Make this a normal thing and watch how your life changes for the better.
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Self-Awareness again...
C.
CEASE! At some point this month take some time to think about what 'Self-Awareness' means to you. Can you see Self-Awareness helping YOU in YOUR life?
U.
UNDERSTAND! Exactly. Self-Awareness is about understanding. It's a "PH.D in 'Me'" but 'Me' is YOU!
T.
THINK! When has knowing yourself benefitted you? When has not knowing yourself harmed you?
E.
EMBRACE! Pay attention who tries to convince you to go AGAINST your self-awareness. BONUS: Pay attention to how people who convince you to go against your self-awareness makes you feel.
Self-Esteem 101
How you feel about yourself effects how you see yourself. If you think you're fat and sloppy then what do you think you're going to show to the world? You gotta be REAL careful how you talk to yourself and even more careful about what you 'feel' about yourself. If you have toxic feelings about yourself, dig deep and find out why.
Healing 101
Hurt people hurt people. People fix their lips to say some of the most awful things about each other and the damage can take up decades or more to repair. Your feelings about yourself are effected by your accomplishments, encouragement from family and mentors; but it can also be negatively effected by 'hurt' people. If you can this month, identify any negative ideas you have about yourself and find out where those ideas were born so you can address them head on.
Emotional IQ
Your emotional responses can have a negative effect on your self-image if you aren't careful. Think about a time where someone did something minor that sent made you so mad that you snapped on everybody in the room. How did you feel afterward? How did they treat you? How did their treatment effect the way you see yourself? Do you understand now?
Self-Care 101
Think about the last GOOD mani/pedi you had. How did that make you "Feel?" Ok, now think about the last time you had a relaxing head/hand/or back massage. How did THAT make you feel? How do you normally feel after taking care of yourself and your needs? Did it make you feel bad about yourself or good?
MARCH
"SELF-IMAGE"
How you see yourself effects every aspect of your life. If you truly don't believe that you're deserving of loving, healthy, long-lasting relationships there's a good chance you'll end up choosing relationships based on that narrative. You've got to work on your self-image on a daily basis because life's challenges will force you to make choices that will ultimate define AND redefine you...some times on a day to day basis. *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Self-Esteem 101
Week 2 - Healing 101
Week 3 - Emotional IQ
Week 4 - Self-Care
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Self-Image again...
C.
CEASE! What does 'Self-Image' mean to you? What did you learn about self-image during your childhood and how does that effect how you view self-image today?
U.
UNDERSTAND! How can working on your self-image improve your life? What are some differences that you think you would see immediately after workin on your self-image?
T.
THINK! Meditate about the Women you admire. Do you think they pay attention to their self-image? What about their image would lead you to believe that they pay attention to their self-image?
E.
EMBRACE! Think of 1-3 areas in your life where enhancing your self-image would glow your world up. Start working on those and keep notes about the improvements you see!
APRIL
"FITNESS"
Physical fitness is important, Cutie. If nobody told you that, we're telling you that. We accept that most people approach fitness as a means to "looking good," but remember: We're Cutie Booty Media. We want you to FEEL GOOD too, Cutie! Step ya fitness game up! Not only will you look good (obvi), but the mental benefits is BANANAS! You only want "Good Vibes?" Watch how you feel after a 30 minute sweat session! All endorphins! All Energy! ALL CUTE! *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Accountability 101
Week 2 - Self-Care 10
Week 3 - Courage IQ
Week 4 - Healing 101
Accountability 101
You gotta hold YOURSELF accountable to YOUR goals, Cutie. Whatever your "body goal" is, you MUST know that it is going to require a good amount of effort on your part. Before you start your exercise routine ask yourself if you're willing to STICK to it. Getting in shape isn't a sprint. It's a marathon and when you don't hold yourself accountable to the promises you made to yourself. And how "cute" do you think you're going to feel kNOWING you can't keep a promise to yourself?
Self-Care 101
Fitness IS self-care. Dedicating yourself to your health & wellness is one of the LOUDEST announcements to the world (and to yourself, quite frankly) about how you feel about yourself. Plus it just makes you feel good and remember: we're ALL about FEELING CUTE!"
Courage 101
Nobody talks about how courageous it is to start a workout program. It's scary. How do you know you can do this? Well. The truth is you don't know if you can do it...but that's a damn good reason to try it, is it not? Think about all the dope things you do right now that you DIDN'T THINK YOU COULD DO when you first did it. All success starts with baby steps...and showing courage is a baby step.
Healing 101
Working out is another form of healing. Think about it. It's proven to decrease anxious thoughts. It's proven to improve strength. It's proven to increase confidence. It's proven to do SO MUCH stuff that we don't have the room to mention here. The point is that fitness is good for you...so good that it can even heal you in ways you'd never even imagined.
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Fitness again...
C.
CEASE! Stop and ask yourself if being fit is important to you. Is it? Also what does 'fitness' look like to you? What does it feel like to you?
U.
UNDERSTAND! Be honest with yourself about what is required of you to achieve your fitness goals.
T.
THINK! Brainstorm some real ways Fitness can help you Glow Up. Are you interested in total fitness? Do you want to improve your nutrition? Are you working on your mental health?
E.
EMBRACE! For the love of God start out small! That's the best way to embrace this! If you can afford it hire a trainer and if you can't grab a couple of friends as accountability partners and make it a group project!
Self-Esteem 101
If you want to be addressed like royalty, then you must carry yourself like royalty. Your relationship with yourself is the foundation of every other relationship you'll ever have, Cutie. If you want people to treat you right, you gotta teach them by leading by example and treating yourself right FIRST.
Accountability 101
Accountability builds healthy relationships and we're not just talking the romantic kind either. Having a track record of dependability can open all kinds of doors for you, Cutie. If YOU take your word seriously, the people around you will take note and follow suit. Your word will gain power because people will KNOW that they can depend on you to come through for them when they need you the most. Imagine having real clout, Cutie.
Courage 101
It takes courage to go out in the world and make something of yourself...mainly because it involves you making mistakes and learning from them. This includes social mistakes too, Cutie Don't nobody wanna look like a fool. But in order to learn, we gotta mess up. All socially savvy people weren't born that way. It took event after event of them making mistake after mistake, but it paid off. Imagine you...a socially savvy Cutie just workin' TF outta the room...
Emotional IQ 101
You gotta manage your emotions, Cutie. You gotta be able to talk with yourself about how you feel so that you can communicate your needs to the people around you. Your relationship with yourself - including your ability to manage your emotions - is the foundation of every other relationship you'll ever have in your life. Just like everything else in your world, Cutie: It starts with you.
MAY
"SOCIAL IQ"
You gotta know how to carry yourself in this world, Cutie. You can't talk to everybody just any kind of way. This world is changing EVERY SINGLE DAY and communication skills coupled with cultural sensitivity & awareness is the currency you're gonna need if you want to be successful. Think of all the dreams and grand visions you have for yourself. Do you see that version of yourself being misunderstood and offending people OR do you see a Cutie who knows how to talk it like she walk it? Right. Govern yourself accordingly NOW so that you can become that diplomatic version of yourself in the future. *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Self-Esteem 101
Week 2 - Accountability 101
Week 3 - Courage IQ
Week 4 - Emotional IQ 101
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Social-IQ again...
C.
CEASE! Why is social -IQ important to you? How can becoming aware of how you show up in the world help you achieve your Glow Up?
U.
UNDERSTAND! Whether you like it or not, how you carry yourself matters. Research Women who don't take care about how they carry themselves and ask yourself do you like their results.
T.
THINK! This isn't about being a 'good girl' UNLESS that's what YOU want it to be. This is about YOUR Glow Up.
E.
EMBRACE! It's up to YOU have to craft the ideal version of yourself that YOU DESIRE and then identify the necessary steps you must take in order for you to become HER!
JUNE
"MINDSET"
Your attitude determine's your altitude, Cutie. Answer this question: "How would you say life is treating you?" Word on the street is that if you answered "Good," that means your attitude is good. If you answered "Bad," that means your attitude is bad. Neither answer is good or bad, but they're BOTH filled with info about why you chose to answer the way you did. Let's dig in this month and find out why you gave the answer you gave, Cutie. *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Healing 101
Week 2 - Courage 101
Week 3 - Self-Esteem IQ
Week 4 - Self-Care 101
Healing 101
Your mindset is composed of your thoughts and beliefs that shape your thought habits. Your beliefs come from your experience. Unfortunately, some of these experiences may have lead you to "believe" in ideas that aren't true and may negatively effect your growth. Let's dIg deep to make sure our belief system isn't adulterated with ideas that can hinder our personal growth.
Courage 101
It takes courage to live out your beliefs. It's easy to just blend in with the crowd instead of charting your own path because that often looks weird and unfamiliar to everybody else. And even though it's scary & risky, it'll take courage to get you through it. Let's learn how to stand and live in our truth.
Self-Esteem 101
Your mindset is HEAVILY influenced by your self-esteem. What you "believe" you deserve is driven by how you feel about yourself. Let's learn about the connection between our self-worth and our mindsets this month, Cutie.
Self-Care 101
How much effort you put into taking care of yourself is proof of what you believe you deserve. Let's work on finding out what we truly believe we deserve AND how that effects our ability to "feel cute."
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Mindset again...
C.
CEASE! Take some time and think about YOUR current mindset. How has it helped you? How has it harmed you? Be honest.
U.
UNDERSTAND! Out of all the focuses in this class, you cannot ignore this one. Mindset is fuel. It's what keeps you in the game when you literally don't have anything else but your mindset. Understand this one, for real.
T.
THINK! Think about the Woman you want to become. Now think about the type of mindset that Woman has to have in order to BE that Woman you imagined her to be. Describe that and keep note of that.
E.
EMBRACE! Are you willing to embrace the mindset of the Woman you want to become?Are you willing to make the real life necessary changes to create the type of environment need to support that mindset? Be honest.
Self-Esteem 101
The caliber of friendships you possess says a lot about what you believe you deserve, Cutie. Let's take an honest look at our circle and assess whether or not our "people" are in alignment with our ideal vision of a healthy self-esteem.
Accountability 101
Every healthy "clique" or friend group practices accountability. If you fucked up, own it, and make up for it. Simple and plain. Let's learn just how detrimentally important this practice is so that your relationships can survive and flourish, Cutie.
Courage 101
You gotta be willing to check ya people when they're outta line, Cutie. Respectfully of course. It's a necessary component of all healthy relationships. Let's learn how to make room for courage, in every aspect, in our relationships Cutie.
Emotional IQ 101
We've said it in other months and we'll say it again this month: You gotta manage your emotions, Cutie. Sooner or later, your people are gonna piss you off. You gotta be able to communicate your feelings without threatening the health & well-being of the relationship. Let's learn how managing our emotions can help us manage our relationships during the challenging times.
JULY
"CLIQUE"
Your network is your NET WORTH. Who you choose to deal with can have SUCH a lasting effect on your quality of life, Cutie. The fact is that not everybody wants to see you win. Let's find out ways that we can cultivate authentic relationships and protect ourselves from people who seek to exploit our kindness and generosity. *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Self-Esteem 101
Week 2 - Courage 101
Week 3 - Emotional IQ 101
Week 4 - Accountability IQ 101
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Clique again...
C.
CEASE! You know we're talking about your 'clique' right? Like..you understand we're not talking about some random group. We're talking about YOUR crew. If you cannot accept this, you're going to have an uncomfortable time moving forward.
U.
UNDERSTAND! You may find out some uncomfortable truths about yourself AND your clique this month. You may even lose your taste for a few bonds in the next few months due to what you learn about yourself as well as the people in your circle. Just be aware of this.
T.
THINK! Not every loss is a loss. In life, sometimes a loss can lead to a gain and in the case of your crew, a loss could mean more peace and tranquility. A loss of a friend who isn't excited about your friendship will make room for a friend who will be. Think about that.
E.
EMBRACE! Vetting your clique on a regular basis is a healthy thing as long as you don't turn into the police. Just don't feel bad for wanting to check in with the members of your friend group to make sure your bond is in alignment with your future Glow-Up goals.
AUGUST
"ACCOUNTABILITY"
Our theme this month will be "Accountability." Accountability refers to an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions. When you are accountable, you understand and accept the consequences of your actions for the areas in which you assume responsibility. Our 4 areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Accountability
Week 2 - Mindset
Week 3 - Self-Image
Week 4 - The Clique
Mindset
How easy is it for your to consider new ideas & information? Do you get upset when you learn something that challenges a past belief? When learning anything new, frustration is to be expected but it should NEVER stop you from learning new information that could help enhance your quality of life. Be open to learning new things this week ESPECIALLY the kind that makes you feel cute!
Accountability
Practicing accountability SUCKS! But the one thing it can do for you is ensure that you don't play yourself! When you own up to your bullshit, you own the responsibility of cleaning up said bullshit, too. It's a Boss move no doubt, but there are an INFINITE number of alternative "Boss Moves" that don't involved you having to play yourself first.
The Clique
You really need to be choosy about who you allow in your world. Here you are doing ALL the REAL WORK it takes to develop yourself, your reputation, and your business, right? Why would you let just any ole body come along and throw you off your square? Be selective AF about who you hold close to you.
Self-Image
How you feel about your appearance? Be honest. You don't have to tell anyone but yourself since YOU are the one who has to walk around with these ideas in your head & heart. Think back to moments where you felt capable, looked beautiful, and a vibe to experience. Think about all the things you did to accomplish that feeling & then start applying those acts in your current situation. Wash. Rinse. Repeat.
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Accountibility again...
C.
CEASE! You know this may be uncomfortable right? You know taking accountability is going to feel like an attack especially if you're not accustomed to doing it. So, just a heads up that this might feel uncomfortable but it's for your greater good, Cutie!
U.
UNDERSTAND! This is about YOU! Once your eyes are open to what accountability looks and feels like, don't turn into the Judy McJudgerson! Remember this Glow-Up is about YOU not you pointing the finger at others. If you find that people struggle with taking accountability in YOUR circle then find the most productive way to address it respectfully and act accordingly.
T.
THINK! Think about all the Women you admire. Do you know if they take accountability in their own lives? How would you feel if the Woman you admire wasn't know for taking accountability? What if she was? Does her history with taking accountability change how you feel about her and If so why?
E.
EMBRACE! Accountability is the passing lane to the Glow-Up. It's light speed personal development because it puts you in the position to pick better choices for yourself. Accountability says, 'You know what? I could've handled that better and here's how.." Once you apply all the 'how' to your real life, you're developing yourself and if you're developing yourself you ARE GLOWING UP!
Emotional Intelligence
There are 5 characteristics associated with Emotional Intelligence (EI) including: Self-Awareness Self-Regulation Motivation Empathy Social Skills All of these characteristics effect how you spend your money. This week let's pay attention to these characteristics in our own lives to see if we're doing everything we can be doing to 'Secure The Bag.'
Nutrition
Wanna know a quick way to deplete your bag? Eating out. Seriously. If you're not on a budget and you eat out daily, you are poking HUGE holes in your bag. Again, if you haven't sat down and drawn up a budget that allows for takeout purchases you may be doing more harm to your bag than you think.
Accountability
The first step in 'securing your bag' is coming to terms with how you handle the bag. If you aren't willing to hold yourself accountable for bad spending habits then you'll be doomed to practice bad spending habits. Be honest with yourself about how you spend your money. Let's just start there.
Self-Awareness
When was the last time you looked at your bank statement? When was the last time you truly paid attention to your spending habits? In fact, where did you learn your spending habits? Are they helping or hurting you? What did you learn/hear/understand about money when you were growing up? All these questions about your relationship to your money will reveal some strengths and weakness that you might need to address so that you can truly be in a position to 'secure your bag.'
SEPTEMBER
"THE BAG"
You may have heard the saying: "Secure the Bag." This statement means that one should move in a way that ensures that her "bag" is SAFE and SECURE as possible. Got a slick mouth? Can't let little stuff go? Always gotta have the last word? Cause ALL of these "behaviors" have the potentially to jeopardize the security of your "bag." Let's learn how to NOT let that happen! Our 4 areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Emotional IQ
Week 2 - Nutrition
Week 3 - Accountability
Week 4 - Self-Awareness
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over The Bag again...
C.
CEASE! You know you can't ignore your bag forever right? If you didn't grow up hearing personal finance tips, we are talking to you! We're talking to you FIRST! You must come to terms with the fact that personal finance is an incredibly important pillar in your Glow-Up.
U.
UNDERSTAND! We want to reiterate how important financial education is, Cutie. There's a quote that goes: "If you think education is expense try ignorance." You are costing yourself so much money by refusing to educate yourself about how money works. Cutie...I'm talking BIG MONEY. Don't let your fear of finance rob you blind, Cutie.
T.
THINK! Be honest with yourself. What areas of your financial picture do you KNOW you need to address? What areas of your financial picture are you hesitant to address and why? What happened in your past to make you feel this way about your finances? How did your family approach personal finance and how did that effect the way you view it?
E.
EMBRACE! We advise all Cuties to Glow-Up their financial knowledge. Youtube has a plethora of videos & shorts about basic financial tips like budgeting, saving, and investing. Study yourself approved, Cutie!
OCTOBER
"NUTRITION"
Humans don't have a lot of control, but the one thing we can control is what we put into our bodies. Take a Bugatti for instance. Do you think Bugatti owners are just puttin' any old oil into their engine? Do you think they're just puttin' any old coolant in their engine? Hell! Do you think they just put any ole body in their cars?!? Hell naw! So if you truly value yourself, your goals, and your life, you'll do well to pick quality foods for yourself. *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Soul
Week 2 - Self-Awareness
Week 3 - Accountability
Week 4 - Fitness
Soul
What's eating you? Because it might be effecting how you decide to spend your money. Your spirit is the very essence of who you are. It is to your benefit to check in with yourself (and your spirit) on a regular basis to make sure unresolved trauma's, insecurities, and fears aren't influencing your decisions about how you spend your money.
Self-Awareness
How often do you pay attention to what you're eating? Being fully aware of what you eat as well as how much you eat will have positive effects on your diet & nutrition. We're not saying become obsessed with counting calories or grams of fat, but we are saying that paying attention to your eating habits will definitely pay off in the long run.
Accountability
Do you understand the relationship between what you put in your mouth and how you feel? If you eat 5 bags of Hot Cheetos and get a debilitating headache as a result, will you hold yourself accountable for the headache you just caused by your food choice? Or are you going to ignore how your food choices are negatively effecting your health & well-being?
Fitness
Diet & Fitness are the keys to Feeling AND Looking cute! Find an exercise (this could take YEARS so don't get discouraged) that you can get excited about! Skating, Dancing, Yoga...it really doesn't matter as long as it's building strength in your body (so that you can use your body whenever you need it) and nutrition in your cells! REMEMBER: Find something you like so on days you're not as motivated, your love for the exercise will keep you consistent so that you can achieve your fitness goals sooner rather than later.
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Nutrition again...
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CEASE! Be honest with yourself. On a scale of 1 through 10 with 10 being healthy and 1 being unhealthy, where would you rate your current diet? You have to be honest with yourself about this before you can ever move forward on improving your diet.
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UNDERSTAND! There will ALWAYS be an excuse not to eat healthy. When you set out to clean your diet, the part of you that REALLY wants to improve is going to go to war with the part of you that wants you to keep eating unhealthy. Plan accordingly.
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THINK! If you're having a hard time sticking to your new goals then just focus on one thing to keep you motivated. Try your best to focus on adding healthy foods and/or behaviors into your day. Just one at a time, though. Don't try to build Rome in a day, Cutie. The more health you add to your day, the less space you'll have for the unhealthy.
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EMBRACE! Changing your eating habits can be challenging but here's a quick tip: learn about your bloodline's diet. What did your people eat? If it's chocked full of fruits, vegetables, low fat proteins, healthy fats and oils check in with your nutritionist (when you can) to get a clear picture about your personal nutrition needs.
Self-Awareness
Do you really 'listen' to yourself? Self-Awareness can literally make or break your self-image. Ignoring your sleep, nutrition, and psychological needs can cause serious damage to all them #cute vibes you got going. It ravages your body leaving you feeling bad and looking worse. And if you feel bad all the time how could you POSSIBLY look #cute at any time?
Self-Image
Whatever you believe about yourself on the inside will manifest itself on the outside. What you think about yourself will always show up in the choices you make, the clothes you wear, and the company you keep and ALL OF THESE THINGS effect your self-image.
Mindset
We become what we think about. If you think about becoming a successful Woman with a healthy work/life balance then that's what you'll eventually become. If you see yourself as someone undeserving of any of that; or even worse, deserving of LESS THAN that, then you will become someone who deserves less than that. Consider the quality of your thoughts this month and make the necessary adjustments to put yourself on the right track.
Emotional IQ
Your emotions are the message centers of your mind, body, and soul. Pay attention to how you feel before linking up with friends as well as how you feel after you leave them. If you feel exhausted, drained, or filled with anxiety after leaving your group, there's a good chance your body is trying to tell you something about that group. Who you hang out with and where you go can effect your soul. So make sure you're paying extremely close attention to what your emotions are telling you.
NOVEMBER
"SOUL"
How you feel inside effects EVERY corner of your environment. The statement "Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe" implies that what's going on inside of you is connected to the things going on around you. You are the nucleus of your environment. If you want your environment to feel safe, peaceful, and nourishing then guess what you gotta cultivate on the inside? Let's work! *Our four areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Self-Awareness
Week 2 - Self-Image
Week 3 - Mindset
Week 4 - Emotional IQ
CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Soul again...
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CEASE! This is the most important theme in this class. Your soul is your Universal fingerprint. There is no other soul like yours. Take a moment to take that seriously.
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UNDERSTAND! When we say 'Soul' we mean the 'inner' part of yourself that only you know about. We live in an extremely busy world and that makes it easy for us to forget about that part of us. Take this month to start paying attention to that part of you.
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THINK! Think back on times when you did a favor for someone that significantly inconvenienced
you. Even though you physically agreed to the deed did you internally agree to it? Yeah. That part. That's the part we want you to start thinking about and keeping in mind. As a Woman the world tells you to ignore that. We suggesting you tap into that and see what happens!
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EMBRACE! Once you start tuning into your 'inner' self we want to warn you ahead of time; you may want to start moving in a way that aligns with your 'spirit' or 'soul' moving forward. That might stir up some conflict in your 'physical' world due to the fact that you're listening to yourself more. You're going to have to be a big girl Cutie, but you got this!
DECEMBER
"LOVE LESSONS"
Be it your Homie, Lover, or Friend; having toxic relationships isn't a cute look. Let's learn how to elevate ourselves in such a way that it elevates our relationships. *Our five areas of focus this month will be in these areas of development:
Week 1 - Healing 101
Week 2 - Self-Esteem 101
Week 3 - Self-Care 101
Week 4 - Femininity 101
Week 5 - Courage 101
Healing
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Self-Care
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Self-Esteem
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Femininity
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CEASE!
Stop what you're doing.
UNDERSTAND!
You're working on yourself!
THINK!
Reflect on your progress!
EMBRACE!
Use what you've learned!
KEEP IT C.U.T.E.!
Let's go over Love Lessons again...
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CEASE! Unfortunately many of us were told 'love lessons' that were routed in the wishful thinking of our parents and community. Then we came outside and tried to create lasting bonds with ideas that were, again, just wishful thinking. Just realize this journey is going to involve A TON of unlearning.
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UNDERSTAND! Some of your own greatest lessons in love will come from your own experience. Seeking relationships routed in real love can get tricky. If you were fortunate enough to at least learn a lesson about love in the midst of that pain, do yourself a solid and NEVER FORGET that lesson!
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THINK! Love Lessons are endless. DO NOT feel bad if you may not know any lessons. Humans make love complicated so don't feel any type of way if you feel uncomfortable about knowing.
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EMBRACE! Love Lessons doesn't just include romantic relationships. It also includes platonic relationships too. How do you show your friends who's had your back that you've got their back? That's a love lesson, Cutie!
THE
ASSIGNMENT
There is no feeling like the feeling you get when you work on yourself. In order to 'feel cute' you gotta put in the effort and lay the foundation down first.
So here is your assignment:
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Make a 12-month commitment to yourself. (Be serious about this. Don't ever break a commitment to yourself. Ever, Cutie.
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Pick a month to get started. Any month will do but just be willing to commit to the program & yourself.
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BEFORE TAKING THE CLASS READ THIS! Write down (or text in notes or text message, etc) how you feel about yourself including:
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How do you validate yourself?
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What does self- advocacy look like to you?
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What does self-defense look like to you?
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Is self-development important to you?
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Keep these notes. You will re-visit them in 12 months.
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Upon completion of the program, re-visit the answers to #3. Ask yourself these questions again. Note any changes in your opinions. Also note:
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Which months you struggled the most
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Which month you struggled the least
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Keep your notes.
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Do a S.W.O.T. Analysis by assessing your Strengths. Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats and make changes in your life accordingly.
THE TEST
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APPLICATION
Elementary school conditions us that 'THE TEST' is the most important part of the learning process. Here at Cutie Booty Media, INC. we believe that the magic happens when you apply what you learn. Think about it. Think about a time where application of theory is important in your life. What do you expect from people in your life when you tell them about your needs. How would you feel if they failed to 'apply' the knowledge you shared with them and continued on ignoring your needs. How would that make you feel? Now you understand the importance of 'application.' In Cuties Classes, the 'test' is whether or not you will 'apply' what you've learned. Only then will you begin to learn about yourself and what YOU NEED to 'feel cute.' You just have to apply these methods FIRST. The question and test is...will you?