THE POWER OF SELF-LOVE

— BY LADY ANITA DUCKWORTH-BRADSHAW

In the last twelve years of running my business, I have always given my time, energy and money to those who have come my way. As an abstract thinker, work and work some more gives me an emensed pleasure and I can sometimes overlook my own needs.

I was used to thinking it is ‘selfish’ to ask for what one need and deserve. It was as if my life plans have been out of place without me knowing. The realisation of ‘self-sabotage’ became clearer through the support of my amazing friends/coaches (Lady Joanne Stewart and MEejie Chaparro-Traverso). These women helped to guide me on the journey of ‘self-love’. It suddenly became clearer through their support that it’s okay to love myself. It’s okay to shutdown and take care of ‘me’. Just like a student, I began learning how to place priority on my needs instead of pushing off the point of focus. Now I can check what I allow into my space and how I invest my time and energy. I went further to engage in constant ‘reflective’ exercise. One of the things that came to light was my late mother. Yes, she was an addicted ‘servant’ during her lifetime. Could I be turning into my mother? As the last of her seven surviving children, I share a lot of her characters (Teacher, mentor, cook, lover, mother, giver, Spiritualist etc...)

My late beautiful, super intelligent, loving and powerful mother (Ezinne Rose Ofoduru) was a ‘selfless’ servant during her time. She was one woman who took care of so many ‘less privileged’ individuals and families in my community - Widows especially.

Amongst my mother’s achievements during her lifetime was the honour (Ezinne) which was bestowed upon her by the Catholic Church for her service to humanity. Ezinne, which means: Beautiful and good mother was something she was proud of because it represents her totality as a community leader and a mother indeed. One thing my mother didn’t do well was to ‘love’ herself. Everyone came first on her list except ‘her’. She allowed an emensed pressure on herself which lead to some health issues, and saddly led to her transition at a young age of fifty nine. I can hear her voice as I write this article + tears... She use to call me ‘Nne’ meaning: Mother...

Looking back, I was unkownly gravitating towards that sort of lifestyle (not considering my own needs), until my coaches showed up. Now, I have learned to shutdown and enjoy ‘me’. Since I began practicing this act, I can see the difference it has made in my overall wellness.

If you are reading this article and you feel that things needs to change by you, please do so. Don’t leave it for too long. I was lucky enough to have people who told me the truth. What if no one showed up to wake you up from ‘self-sabotage’? What if no one shows up? When are you going to make those changes? When are you going to start loving yourself?

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I look forward to serving you. Lady Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw

About

Anita Duckworth-Bradshaw

Lady Anita Chioma Duckworth-Bradshaw is an Award winning Global Impact Leader, Best Selling Author, Change Agent, Life Coach, and the Creator of the Powerhouse Global Brand (Powerhouse Global Magazine, Powerhouse Global Awards and Powerhouse Global Conferences).

Her eye for beauty, her talent for design, and her imaginative and creative skills have led her to build a global social media platform that helps further her social work. Culminating in an elegant and most sophisticated publication that serves humanity and shares their stories, she’s managed to create a world where to feature women and men alike. Her brilliant use of social media allows her to vastly influences the masses. With a distribution reach of 73 countries from around the world Lady Anita helps feed minds and touch souls.

Providing basic education for children, designing skills acquisition programs for women, and fostering social skills for youngsters, feeding over 1000 children and supporting more than 1000 women through her work within her foundation since the inception in 2016.

Lady Anita is a true embodiment of a servant leader. She has created a platform for men and women alike from all spheres of life to showcase their brilliance. A place leaders have come to love. Through online presence she gives hope to many people – especially women.

Her own personal struggles gave birth to her purpose. Having grown up in Africa, she understands first hand, the importance of supporting others and helping provide ways to have life’s basic needs met. She found a solution and therefore, created her foundation Powerful Global Women Foundation (PGWF) in 2016 in Nigeria and subsequently, her most radiant Powerhouse Global Magazine publications.

It is both Lady Anita’s personal and professional mission to assist and serve others. Lady Anita travels the world speaking at conferences and organizing Powerhouse Global events.

She lives by her motto of: Transforming Lives - one person at a time. Utilizing her voice, she addresses pressing issues and topics related to her work. Topics such as: Global Visibility; Your Voice. Your Power; Reposition for change;The Leading Leader; Risk to Reward; Healing From Within; The Road To Discovery and others.

Websites: www.powerhouseglobalmag.com www.powerhouseglobalstars.com www.powerhouseglobalwomen.com