Redefining Your Image

Although writing has always been my passion, I chose a degree in Public Relations. Not only does this encompass writing, but it also involves fostering positive relationships, and promoting a positive and healthy image. I've decided to re-define my blog, and focus it on using the skills and knowledge I have in PR, to advise people on how to be the best they can be! I have realized that my purpose is in motivating others to achieve their goals and be the best, most fulfilled individual they can be, and PR is the perfect career to do that.

I wanted this first post to be about image. This is something that has been weighing heavy on my mind, and I'm noticing that people are focusing their energy on the wrong things, worried about maintaining an image.

While yes, it is very important for you to represent yourself in a presentable and respectable way, your outside image is nothing if it's not based on reality. If you are projecting a personality that isn't true to what's inside, there is no point. All the energy spent on impressing people, and trying to create an idea of who you are, could really be spent improving, so that you won't have to fake greatness.

We live a time where social media has lead people to create a facade of who they are, and what their lives are like. With pictures, statuses, tweets,and comments, we are able to fake beauty, knowledge, and even happiness. If the extent to which you focus on improving your image involves updating a social network profile, then your headed in the wrong direction.

I never claim to be a perfect person, but I always want it to be " what you see is what you get". You may misunderstand me, but it's not because I projected a false image onto you, it's simply because you haven't had the chance to get to know me. Public Relations and image is closely connected, so as a new PR professional,  I just advise people to truly focus on internal progress. Stop trying to impress people who you a. barely know or b. barely like. This progress will make itself known, and the real improvement of your image will show through.

Lastly, I'll just say that there appears to be a huge misunderstanding when it comes to confidence! I say it all the time, confidence is silent. You don't have to tell people how amazing you are, what you have, all the positive traits you exhibit. A confident woman knows her worth, her positive characteristics, and the image that she shares with the world, and therefore doesn't need to speak on them (all the time). An arrogant person is loud and boastful, and feels the need to tell everybody how amazing they are, instead of letting it be shown. Mostly because they aren't really confident that it will exist otherwise. Here is where you need to be careful, because while you are busy trying to convince people of your greatness, they are actually becoming turned off, and more aware of insecurity. We all have insecurity, but don't make yours obviously known by screaming your greatness from the rooftops each and everyday. Let it speak for itself in everything you do!

I'm just your typical young, black, female, upcoming professional! I want to grow and increase both personally and professionally, and I want to help everybody else around me do the same! It's never too late.