Find Your Gold Star Moment
By It’s 2025. Are you feeling good? How is your self-esteem?
Self-esteem is your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value. According to Kendra Cherry, author of “What is Self Esteem?”, “Self-esteem impacts your decision-making process, relationships, emotional health, and overall well-being. It also influences motivation, as people with a healthy, positive view of themselves understand their potential and may feel inspired to take on new challenges.”
Niecy Nash and Sheryl Lee Ralph, two actresses who have worked in the entertainment industry for many years, recently gave us public examples of powerful self-esteem moments – gold star moments.
Niecy Nash’s acceptance speech for winning a TV Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress made the audience howl with laughter when she declared: “I’m a winner, baby. And do you know who I want to thank? I want to thank me. For believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. And I want to say in front of all you beautiful people, go on girl, with your bad self.”
Sheryl Lee Ralph of Abbott Elementary fame won a statue for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Her acceptance song was inspirational and thought-provoking, and her acceptance speech, which advised us to “never give up on you,” reminded us to keep going if we’re doing what we love.
In her speech, Ms. Ralph also highlighted the importance of working with people who believe in you. Choosing a work environment that suits your temperament and work balance goals may lead you to discover a gold star moment that empowers you to perform better and gain more job satisfaction.
You are a boss. Find your gold star moment.
And, to help move you in the right direction, here’s my boss lady mini playlist:
Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
Fighter – Christina Aguilera
Feeling Good – Nina Simone or Michael Buble
Run The World – Beyoncé
Dream On – Aerosmith
9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
Fight Song – Rachel Platten
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Roar – Katie Perry
Girl on Fire – Alicia Keys
Source: www.verywellmind.com
Kimberly M. Johnson is a member of the Paralegal Division. She is the Co-Chair of the Survey Committee. She is a member of the Pro Bono, Communications and CPE Committees, along with Women in the Profession and Criminal Law Committees.