Power Piece

Do you have a power piece?  It's kinda like a work out play list.  What gets you going, diminishes the self doubt, and gives you more confidence?  Mine changes with the situation I must face.  Any time I have to meet a new doctor, which is far more often than the average person, I dress like I'm going to an interview and make sure to incorporate the color red.

I also have a playlist for household chores, radio station favorites for cooking, my shower music to get me going, and a belt it out type of playlist for car rides.

I think the way we style our hair or simply getting a new cut can be empowering.  There's the casual up-do and the "I'm gonna knock you out," styling version.  A specific lipstick or gloss which its unique smell and shine - all confirming your awesomeness.  A string of pearls.  An heirloom piece.

It's not necessary to own a dozen pair of shoes but I think we need that one empowering pair that brings to mind the song, "These boots are made for walking' and that's just what they'll do.  One of these days these boots are gonna walk all over you!"  It's okay to layer power pieces.

I am not happy with my body right now and am frustrated that my health issues make it much more difficult to make the changes I seek.  But! That does not require me to wear sweats everyday and promote the frumpiness I perceive on most days.  I can utilize my capsule wardrobe with clothes that are flattering as my power pieces.  It doesn't take a fortune either to create a capsule wardrobe or find your power piece.  There are thrift stores, consignment boutiques, swap groups, and more.  Find simple things; a keychain, watch, earrings, necklace, etc that keep you grounded in the reality that you are worth it.  You are enough.  Living with less means that everything we adorn ourselves with is something we love, something that infuses power and grace.  You are worth it.  You are enough.  Music, clothes, accessories, footwear, hairstyles & color - all of it is an expression, not to the outside world, but to ourselves.  Honor You!

So what's your power piece?  Please share in the comment section and give inspiration to those still searching.