Even the best laid plans fail sometimes. What do you do when that happens? You scream, breathe, pray and re-group. There is always a reason why.  You have to get back on the saddle pull yourself together and Keep it moving! I know that is easier said than done, but trust me...you can do it! Overachievers usually plan all the time and 50% of those plans are not executed the way we plan it, but as long as keep trying you will eventually reach the your destination, even if you have a to take two detours and a u-turn.

Those detours are often times for you re-group and make adjustments to the plan. Most of the time those adjustments are the key to making the plan work. Stop getting so angry when your Plan A fails...Plan G( God) is always better and you might be surprised at how well it turns out. The only time a plan truly fails...is when you fail to plan.

Tracey Sydnor

Author& Founder

365 Girl 

Hello 365 Girl Family!

Happy New Year! Join me on Teen Love Radio Tonight at 8pm PST( 10pm CST, 11pm EST). The show will air for one hour and we will be discussing teenage girls, self-esteem, and relationships! I can't wait. Make sure you tune in Spread the word! You can call in or listen on line! 

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The holidays are here and for most of us this is our favorite time of year! This is our chance to show the world how fly we really are! The malls have new sales almost every day and we put extra special effort to make sure we are all sparkled up with lip gloss, perfume, and bedazzled clothes! I love it! I am also loving Keri Hilson's new song..."Pretty Girl Rock"! This song is a "grown up" version of "Whip my Hair" and so in line with EVERYTHING that 365 Girl stand for! Every girl is beautiful in her own way! 

The key to this whole movement is about knowing and believing that you are fly, gorgeous,  beautiful, and stop accepting anyone treating you any different! There is a whole section in the book dedicated to physical affirmations... declaring on a daily basis that you are beautiful! The more you say it the more you believe it! The more you live it! The more you demand from the boys and friends in your life. 

This song also addresses the issue of girls hating other girls...three words... SO OVER IT! Every girls brings something unique to the table. No two girls have the same look unless they are identical twins and even then there are subtle differences that make them unique. Embrace the idea that beauty is only skin deep and although I am always reinforcing the need for us to recognizing and believing in your outer beauty, that means nothing when you are a mess and ugly on the inside. If the only way you can make yourself look good is putting down other down, you are in a bad state. Always remember that true beauty can be seen inside and out! 

Let's get our 365 Girl Pretty Girl Rock on! " All eyes on me when I walk in...No question that this girls a ten...Don't hate cuz I am beautiful"...sing Ms Keri H! 365 Girl family is "pretty rocking" with you!

Things don't always work out the way we plan. It would be so easy for us as young ladies to just get mad and give up. Giving up is NEVER an option! You are too intelligent, creative, and beautiful. Never let a closed door be the end of your pursuit. This just means they stop wasting your time, and you can move on to get your yes!

Rejection is an unpleasant but very real part of life. Never be afraid to try because you fear rejection. No one got to greatness in life being afraid of  putting themselves out there because they are scared of getting rejected. If and when that happens what makes you different and fabulous is your ability to dust yourself off, whip that hair, and get back up and try again.

If you didn't make the Cheerleading squad there is always Majorette or dance team. If you didn't get the lead in the play, be the best understudy you can be. Your time is coming! The boy you like likes another girl ( he must need glasses) he is not the only boy in school! I am not underestimating the sting of these things because when they happen they do hurt, and sometimes mess with your head for a day. I am just challenging you to limit your sulking to one day and Keep it Moving! When you look back on your life a year from now you will be glad you did!

Willow Smith has taken the "tween" nation by storm with the single "Whip My Hair". What does that statement mean to you? Are you taking the time to fully understand the power of whipping your hair, or do you just think the song is catchy! I agree the song although extremely repetitive has a great hook and some good swag.

Every girl should be proud to whip hair their back and forth, whether you have long hair, short hair, or no hair. This song is a part of a movement. Whipping your hair involves a great deal of confidence and sense of not caring what others think. I am in total agreement with that thought process. You want to be respected and have a great reputation, but you should not be so consumed with everybody's opinions of you that you never take chances and are too afraid to do what you really want to do in life.

Whip your hair when you get good grades! Whip your hair when you make the Basketball team! Whip your hair when you and your mom get along for a week! Whip your hair when you know you have been an awesome friend! Whip your hair for having enough courage to commit to being a virgin until you get married! Whip your hair because all the boys are sweating you because you are different than all the rest of the girls they know!

Go ahead girl; take that "pretty girl" stance and WHIP YOUR HAIR!!!!

Never underestimate the power of having a great attitude. As a Teenager I know there are so many things that bother and irritate you. You have boy troubles, skin troubles, not to mention the fact that school is really challenging at this stage in your life. For most of you, arguing with your parents about clothes, boys, school, and hair are almost a daily thing. Try your best to cut that down to once a week. 

I understand that your body is changing and quite honestly you are beginning to test the waters in areas you never even thought about as a kid. The fact still remains that you are a young lady, and although I know you have it all figured out, your parents, counselors, teachers, and mentors are there to help you. They have been where you are. Times are different but the core parts of the game are still the same.

Think about why your mom is insisting that you wear your hat over your freshly done hair. Simple...she doesn't want you to get sick. Although that is the last thing on your mind at your age because you are pretty healthy, she may be on to something. Your teacher making you raise your hand before you speak might just teach you the type of discipline that you need to succeed in corporate America later on.

Having a bad attitude and always sucking your teeth, talking under your breath, and rolling your eyes does not make you look more grown. It is not a free pass into the "cool girls" club. Everything can't make you that upset that you have a permanently plastered frown on your face. Lighten up girl! Trust me the older you get the more problems and issues you are going face and experience. Save those frown lines for your later years! Get that Keke Palmer fresh "good girl" smile on! You are way too young and fly to take life so seriously at your age. Enjoy your youth! Being a teen only happens once. Slow down and enjoy not paying bills and living with your parents. It won't be so cool at  age 25.You will be grown soon enough...that is when the real drama starts!

Look at God!  My book 365 Girl is heading to the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Self-Esteem/Mentoring weekend in ATL Oct 22-24 to be added to the souvenir bags. Want to help with sending the books and get a tax deduction? Click the donate tab. The books are $10 and you can help by donating in ANY increment. 30 more books to go reach the goal...Let’s go! Deadline is Oct 15th!

This is great cause the event will have 100 girls present!

Never Stop Doing You!

Do you know that you were made to be different? You were not designed to be like anyone else. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You were designed to be an original. Being you is fabulous! Being you is amazing! Being and doing you causes envy and confused admirers (haters). The gift you have been given to sing, dance, write, dress (yes, being able to put together a terrific outfit is a true talent), and paint is special and unique.  Nobody can do what you do you like you do it. There may be some phenomenal singers, but their gift ,although amazing, is nothing like your talent. I am sure you know girls who can REALLY dance, but people who watch you dance maybe overwhelmed with your move placements, grace, body language, and energy. Don't underestimate the power of being self assured. When you step on the stage, in front  of the class, or just hanging with your girls be bold and confident. There is nothing better than you doing your thing.

There is no reason to be envious of other girls or women. No one can't beat you at doing you. You have the "it" factor. It may be hard to believe that others would kill for what you have, but it is true. Things you take for granted like your sense of style, ability to talk to anyone, that unique charisma that makes your friends love you is specific to your character. Be proud of who you are and all of the wonderful gifts and talents  that make you the amazing and talented young lady that you are! Never stop doing you! You are too beautiful, special, and talented to try to copy or be anyone else! Do you!

Pink Kisses,

Tracey

New article posted tonight!

Inspiration is everywhere and you will not make it to any great point of success with out some type of inspiration. I get inspired when I see young people accomplish their dreams. I get inspired every time I hear about other women raising the bar for excellence. I get inspired every time I look in the face of my two year old daughter. I want to be her example, idol, and  hero. Everything I work towards and try to accomplish is a direct result of wanting her to be proud. I get inspired watching my amazing husband exercise any of his spiritual gifts....playing...praying...teaching. I love watching how God is moving in him.

Early on in life, my baby sisters were my inspiration. I never wanted to let them down. I wanted to set the bar so high, that when they started exceeding my bars they would be setting amazingly high standards of their own. I wanted them to look at me with tears of pride in their eyes and think if I did it so can they.

Recently, I read the September Issue of Essence and was truly inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama. First lady Obama wrote an article to young women called "Be Fearless". It was a terrific article. First lady Obama spends some real time speaking to young women and passing on some of those pearls of wisdom that undoubtedly made her the amazing woman she is today! I love the fact that she is living "the dream"... happily married, Christian, a great mother, and extremely successful. 

Cory Booker is another man who serves as my inspiration. He is the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, business man, Yale Grad, but most of all he is a child of God. Here is a man who begins every day at 5am and takes the time to  read and respond to  Twitter messages from his constituents regarding fixing street lights, schools, crime, and poorly maintained streets! He is also he mayor who just preached his initial sermon. One word AWESOME!

Essence magazine, recently published an article profiling  40 women under 40. These women are really taking the limits off. I love it!

Life is too short to settle for anything less than God's best! Find some people who truly inspire you and take the limits off! There are no limits or boundaries to your life no matter who your parents are or where you grew up. You can accomplish anything!

Blessings,

Tracey Hawkins- Sydnor

Author 365 Girl

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Wow! I am so grateful and thankful to God for making this event a reality! I had a blast getting to know each and every young lady and can't wait until next year. Special thanks to all of the mentors/group leaders for all of their time and sharing their experiences with the young ladies. Michele Taylor and Tia Hawkins set the bar for excellence with their marketing and event planning skills.

We were up for the entire 12 hours, talking, reflecting, praying, crying, posing, hugging, encouraging, and most of all loving! It was an awesome experience. Every mentor was chosen because they have a heart of God, passion for young ladies, and general belief that we can make a difference. I think we accomplished the mission! 

These girls will not be the same and neither will I!

Written by:

Tracey Hawkins-Sydnor

Author- 365 Girl

*SAVE THE DATE******

Get your daughter, niece, granddaughter, friend's daughter and, god-daughters to Ruthie B Felker Family Life Center located on the ground of the Mt Carmel Missionary Baptist Church (29th and Wabash) for a night to remember! This will be a pajama jam like no other! Great mentors, good food, good teaching, fun, fun, fun and most of it is FREE!

Can't wait to see you guys there! The target ages range is 10-18, but college kids if you are home you will love this too!!!

Details, fliers and registration links to follow! Can't wait to see you there!!!

Tracey Sydnor

365 Girl Author

Books can be purchased in web store on  this page!!!

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Let's get together as parents, teachers, sisters, and aunts and pray for our girls. I am excited about this time of prayer and can't wait to see the results. I have already raised my level of expectation. I believe we will hear testimonies of immediate and progressive change in the young ladies we are praying! This will be a weekly call. Let's bring back that "good girl" look!

Talk to you soon!

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