Beyoncé is a phenomenal performing artist and an admirable female icon. Here are 8 times she took the power back and reminded us of the value of inner confidence and self-belief.
When she realized she has nothing to prove:
“I’m learning how to drown out the constant noise that is such an inseparable part of my life. I don’t have to prove anything to anyone, I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world. I run my world.”
When she taught us to fight for our power:
“Power’s not given to you. You have to take it.”
When she admitted how she deals with her insecurities:
“When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.”
When she advised us to treat ourselves as we would treat a loved one:
“Take the time to define yourself and define your value. If you’re having a hard time doing that, ask yourself: What is something I would say to someone I love?”
When she humbly reminded us that sometimes, losing is inevitable:
“The reality is: sometimes you lose. And you’re never too good to lose. You’re never too big to lose. You’re never too smart to lose. It happens.”
When she sent us the message that imperfection is beautiful:
“My message behind this album was finding beauty in imperfection.”
When she encouraged us to be strong, confident women:
“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.”
And above all, when she declared the definitive importance of self-belief:
“I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.
