You have no control over the final outcome of the pageant. However, it is totally within your power to make your daughter, or yourself, feel like a queen and a winner throughout the entire pageant process. Here are some of my personal tips on what I do for myself and my daughters when we compete to make it a winning experience regardless of the judges’ decision. [Read more…]
Attitude about competition is key to whether your pageant experience is positive or negative
May 30, 2012 By
As most of you know, my abilities in the kitchen are quite limited so I decided to take my daughters out to eat. Five minutes after we had been seated, a large man and his four children were seated at the table beside us. Within minutes, the father started chastising his son about the “C” he had received in band on his report card. In a very loud and aggressive voice, the man [Read more…]
When Pageants Are Filmed for Television
May 18, 2012 By
We are a society who loves to watch the television. We watch to be entertained, inspired, educated and escape from the daily routine of our life. Maybe that’s why pageants and TV are a natural fit for each other.
With all the filming effects, camera angles, and editing, television can make events and people smaller or bigger than life. I totally understand contestants’ and parents’ apprehension when they first find out the pageant they are competing in is being filmed for television. After all, most of what the media focuses on is the isolated, over the top situation. It’s not representational of the pageant world as a whole.
There are a few keys points to keep in mind when the TV crew is around. [Read more…]
5 Helpful Tips for A National Pageant
December 2, 2011 By
Your expectations lay the groundwork for how positive your national pageant experience will be. Today I share 5 tips that will help you at your national pageant. [Read more…]
The End: Now What?
November 16, 2011 By
It’s perfectly normal to feel blue when certain events and chapters of your life come to an end. Whether it is people coming into and moving out of your life, or events you have long prepared for come to an end, there is going to be a period of time when you feel let down and you ask yourself “what now?” This feeling is especially common at the end of a pageant and when a queen passes on her title to a new person.
The first thing you need to realize is [Read more…]
Beauty, Body Image, and Cosmetic Procedures in Pageants
August 30, 2011 By
In a beauty pageant competition, your physical attributes are being evaluated by a panel of judges. However, your value and worth as a human being are NOT defined by how physically beautiful you are.
Besides, beauty is completely subjective.
It’s good to appreciate your physical traits, but don’t make the mistake of basing your entire self identity around them because in the blink of an eye, they can be taken away from you.
I have experienced [Read more…]
A Balanced Life Equals Pageant Success
August 16, 2011 By
“Balance is not better time management, but better boundary management. Balance means making choices and enjoying those choices.”-Betsy Jacobson
It’s a new school year. With it comes a long list of possible activities that you and your family can get involved in. Are the activities you’re participating in helping you to reach your goals, or are they creating more stress in your life? How balanced is your lifestyle? When you look at your calendar, is it filled with one type of activity (such as sports) or is there a healthy balance between personal time, family activities, community involvement, church activities and school events? If it’s unbalanced, now is the time to make changes.
What does this have to do with pageantry? Everything. [Read more…]
What if your best isn’t enough?
August 5, 2011 By
After months of preparation, what do you do when your best isn’t good enough to win the crown? (Sigh) I have been there more times than I care to remember. As much as I tried to mentally prepare myself when I was a competitor, the sting of not hearing my name called out as the winner was always painful. Sometimes the pain was deeper than others; but it was there none the less. So, what do you do when your best wasn’t enough? The answer [Read more…]
Managing Pageant Stress To Avoid Pageant Drama
June 29, 2011 By
Yes, pageants are very exciting and fun; however, there are important logistics and details that need to be taken care of so you can fully enjoy the experience. Realistically, you can be the best planner and you will still encounter unforeseen things that are beyond your control. If you accept this fact upfront, you will save yourself a lot of stress,anxiety and remain cool when things get hot.
Here are the big 5 stressors I have found over the years and how you can prepare for them. [Read more…]
Interacting and Talking with the Pageant Judges Before, During and After the Pageant
June 16, 2011 By
Before The Pageant:
- A smile and saying hi to the judges when you accidently meet them in the hallway, elevator, restaurant, parties or restroom is [Read more…]
