50 Shades of Self Abuse - Oy!

-->  Or ... How come it is so hard to receive compliments?  

Especially the ones we want to hear? I shrug them off so easily but when someone points at the flaws, I take it in and agree wholeheartedly. 

I've been told we are masochistic society, receiving pleasure from our abuse.  Perhaps this is why the craze of "Fifty Shades of Grey " swept like wildfire- we are conditioned for it. 

Or perhaps it's because between the time we were  taught how unattractive bragging is and being so set on achieving a goal  we lose sight of our gifts and how to celebrate them and what a healthy dose of self-confidence really looks like!

NY Times Best-Selling Author Jillian Lauren

 So I am taking a step ...

 I interviewed NY Times Best Seller Jillian Lauren about her life in the harem of the Sultan of Brunei and her new book. I was told it was a really good article (thanks Mom!)  

But seriously, check it here ---- It kick's ass.

How I Lived in a Harem, Married My Rock Star Husband, & Other True Stories

It's pretty awesome! Right?

 Comment below and share your thoughts about the article or better yet do a little healthy bragging of your own!