Stephanie Perry Moore's latest release, GOT IT GOING ON, is the fourth installment in the inspirational YA series Beta Gamma Pi, which centers on different members of a fictional soroStephanie Perry Moore's latest release, GOT IT GOING ON, is the fourth installment in the inspirational YA series Beta Gamma Pi, which centers on different members of a fictional sorority. Below, she shares some tips for the new year on being your best self, based on the themes from her books.
It’s an exciting new year and what a perfect time to plan to make it fabulous! If you want to become even more amazing, I’ve got just the books to help you shine. It’s my new Beta Gamma Pi series, a collection of five books on a fictional sorority that is hot, hip, sassy and inspiring.
Filled with important lessons on sisterhood, relationships, and friendship, while still being full of drama, the BGP series has been so much fun to work on. Penning novels on sorority life wasn’t a stretch for me. I joined a sorority in college and it helped me become savvy, compassionate, focused and empowered. I learned that I was important and that I needed to continuously work to be the best person I could be. So as you head into the New Year, here are five invaluable tips to “Make Your Year Fabulous” from the Beta Gamma Pi books.
First, WORK WHAT YOU GOT. Just like Hayden Grant finds out in the first drama-filled novel of the Beta Gamma Pi series, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Before you can work to achieve anything, you have to know what values and assets you posses. Ask yourself what are you good at? What comes naturally to you? What are your loves and passions? Once you know what drives you and makes you happy, keep enhancing those things.
Stick to your strengths.
Second, in your friendships, make sure that you’re hanging around positive people. In THE WAY WE ROLL, Malloy Murray faces many challenges as she tries to stay true to herself while she deals with peer pressure from friends. The way you and your crew should roll is by being leaders, having each other’s backs, and helping each other shine. There’s no time for anyone who wants to pull you down.
Seek healthy friendships.
Thirdly, ACT LIKE YOU KNOW. In this installment of the BGP books, Alyx Cruz learns that knowledge is power. While school might not be easy for you or you think you know a lot already, you have to give your schoolwork your all. If a subject is hard to grasp, get a tutor or find a study group. If you've mastered a subject, have fun tackling another one.
Don’t stop learning.
Fourth, believe you GOT IT GOING ON. In the latest BGP book, Cassidy Cross feels so unworthy and settles for less than she deserves. Horrible consequences come from her bad choices and afterwards she strives to fix her insecurities. This year, you should also tackle any of your self-doubts and turn those negatives into positives.
Believe in yourself.
And finally, the last tip for the New Year, remember to GET WHAT YOU GIVE. Through loss and love, Hailey learns that when she gives and helps others she is the most blessed. So in this New Year, strive to do unto others as you want people to do unto you. Care enough to make this world a better place.
Give and be grateful.
You can and you will do great things this year. Wanting to do something awesome is the first step towards accomplishing greatness. I hope you read the Beta Gamma Pi books and let them take you on a journey that will lift your spirits, entertain your imagination, and help enrich your life. Remember this is your year, go make it fabulous!
--Stephanie Perry Moore
