Mop strands transformed into pure beauty by little girl
The amount of sass and confidence that this little girl exudes is just what we all need as we end off the week.
Confidence that naturally propels you toward success is a rare and admirable trait.
As we close out the week, let's remember that true confidence goes
beyond appearance – it’s rooted in loving yourself unconditionally.
A young girl recently reminded us of this with an unexpected source of beauty: mop strands. Who would've thought? Certainly not us.
In the video, the little girl fashions a few mop strands into her hair and, looking into the phone's camera, proudly declares, "I look like a princess."
A child's confidence is closely linked to their self-esteem.
According to Kids Health, "As babies become toddlers and young children, they can do some things by themselves. They feel good about when they can use their new skills. Their self-esteem grows when parents pay attention, let them try, give smiles, and show pride."
As children grow, their self-esteem evolves along with them. However, it works both ways – without the proper support and guidance when trying new things, children may struggle with low self-esteem, which can diminish their confidence.
Watch the video of this young child that truly lit up our weekend – courtesy of TikTok.
@life_withlumi The closing took me out😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh Princess Lumi😍🥰 #CapCut #lumi #fyp #trendingvideo #kidsoftiktok #toddlersoftiktok #voiceeffects #loveyou #cuteness #cocomelon #royal #princessdiana #southafrica #johannesburg #happyathome ♬ original sound - Bhelekazi😅
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Social media users were quick to praise this little girl’s confidence, especially when she casually called everyone "kids".
Adulthood isn’t always easy, but this young girl reminded us that it’s all about perspective and attitude.
We have the power to choose how we see the world each day and how we feel.
Let her confidence serve as a gentle reminder of how to approach each day with a positive outlook and self-love.
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