Put On Your Big Girl Pants!

Put Your Big Girl Pants On! It’s a saying that I’ve heard repeatedly. The adage tells women to shed the little girl mindset, thinking, and attitude and embrace the adult woman in them.

I’ve heard it used to edify a woman. I’ve heard it used to tear down a woman. I’d like to think that I am always wearing my big girl pants, or skirt if you will. But the truth is…I’m not. There are days when I don’t want to be a big girl. I don’t want to do the things on my ‘to do list.” I don’t want to deal with certain issues or problems in my daily life. I don’t want to deal with certain people, places, and things. I just don’t want to be a big girl.

Yesterday however, was not one of those days. I did not realize it until this morning when I was putting on my big girl make-up. As I looked in the mirror, I knew that yesterday I behaved like a big girl!

Yesterday, I was faced with a situation where I had to assess my professional worth and decide whether to accept a contract that was being offered to me for minimal pay. After pondering it for a day or two, I decided that I was going to turn down the offer. In the past, I would have NEVER EVER done this. If someone was offering, I needed to be accepting right? WRONG!

After assessing the entire situation, I realized that while it would be great for the company, it was just not a good fit for me. I put on my big girl pants and made a decision that was based on the best outcome for me, and not the company. In doing this, I was unafraid to let the little fish go by in order to catch the big fish later.

This is just my experience with putting on my girl pants, but I am sure that you have your own. When you tackle life’s tough issues or when you stand up for what is best for you, you are putting on your big girl pants. Maybe there is a situation that you have been avoiding or dread facing. Perhaps there is a person, place, or thing that you need to face to move forward or gain closure. Whatever your situation is, I dare you to quail the little girl inside, step one foot after another, and slide into your big girl pants. I did.

And that’s all I have to say….