I used to live in a world crowded with expectation. I had expectations of others, expectations of society, and expectations of myself. Then there were also the expectations others had of me. Gone are those days! Well almost… let’s just say things have changed drastically. I describe myself as an optimistic person. I like to be happy, I like to see others happy and I always strive to focus on the brighter side of life. Some […]

1. She encourages you to pursue your goals, but she doesn’t micromanage. She trusts you to make the right decisions in your own life. She’s the cheerleader, not the coach. 2. She doesn’t try to make you jealous. She’s secure in her worth, and your ability to recognize how valuable she is. She doesn’t need to play games to “trick” you into seeing her her for what she is. 3. She doesn’t have a princess […]

Have you ever noticed the girl that walks into the room and everyone notices her? People are attracted to her and she easily strikes up conversations with anyone in the room. SHE IS CONFIDENT! When a confident person enters a room, people notice. They exude and project self-assurance and happiness. That confident person can introduce themselves to anyone, and engage everyone in conversation. They stand tall and proud and carry themselves with confidence. Why is […]

Girlguiding’s fifth Girls’ Attitudes Survey provides a unique overview of the state of equality for girls in the UK today. It finds that girls live in a society in which sexual harassment is commonplace, girls’ appearance is intensely scrutinised and their abilities are undermined. It’s a society in which girls and young women feel they are judged by different standards to their male counterparts and in which they worry about gender discrimination affecting their future. […]

"Since working with Suzanne I've been really happy! And I've stepped up and done things I've never been able to do before or for a long time. I'm not afraid to speak out in my classes anymore; I actually got a reference letter from one of my professors this semester for participating in class and being involved. It's been great! I've joined two honour societies, joined their exec team and went through public speeches to […]