Amazing things start to happen when you learn to put yourself first:

1.You go after what you want and get it

2. You understand the power in surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals.

3. You know when it's time to let certain people go.

4.You allow people to work on your behalf.

5. You find beauty in using the word 'no' and commanding it whenever you please.

6. You are not afraid to ask for help.

7. There's an innate and almost natural respect that is given to you.

8. You create an air of mystery, since you do not feel obligated to say yes to every offer directed in your direction.

9. You allow yourself the necessary time and space to recuperate to your full potential.

10. You do not have to have a #10

11. You understand that there is beauty in silence as much as there is beauty in speaking up.

12. You are no longer desperate for outside validation, acceptance or attention. This, too, is given naturally.

13. You understand that you do not have to be the loudest, or the person that is dressed the most provocatively in order to be heard or seen. Your presence alone commands attention, whether you want it or not.

14. You understand the beauty in giving another person the opportunity to speak.

15. You allow people to be who they are, as they are.

16. You can coexist with the young, old and those in between. Seeing the beauty and charm in each.

17. You understand that you command center stage wherever you go. It's a part of the territory of being you.

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