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How to Fall in Love with Yourself & What Happens When You Do

April 1, 2025 - By Susie

Falling in Love With Yourself Isn’t a One-Time Thing Falling in love with yourself is not one-time event. It’s not a grand, cinematic moment where you look in the mirror and suddenly feel like you’re enough. Real self-love is based on the ongoing relationship you have with yourself. Like any relationship, the one you have with yourself also requires time, patience, and a whole lot of emotional healing and learning. It’s messy, raw, and sometimes it feels like everything is in the way of you and the love you could have for yourself. Read more for some perspective on how…

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How Gratitude Shapes Your Life

March 22, 2025 - By Susie

Gratitude isn’t just something you practice on Thanksgiving or when something good happens. It’s more than a fleeting moment of appreciation – it’s a way of life. Gratitude shapes your life when it is the lens through which you see the world, the energy you bring to every conversation, challenge, and interaction. When you practice gratitude consistently, everything changes. How Practicing Gratitude Changes You The beauty of gratitude is that it rewires your brain, shifting you from a mindset of lack to one of abundance. Instead of waiting for things to make you happy, you realize that you already have…

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How to Love and Accept Your Body: Finding Home in Yourself

March 18, 2025 - By Susie

There are a lot of efforts being made on behalf of the beauty industry to be more inclusive and accepting of people’s differences. The problem is that even still, you may be bombarded with varying messages that make it hard to love and accept your body. Those messages tell you your body must to look a certain way to be worthy, to be loved, to belong. What doesn’t belong is the belief that you are somehow less because you don’t fit into an impossible mold that was never designed for you in the first place. However, you are not here…

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How Travel Transforms You: The Journey to Confidence, Growth & Connection

March 15, 2025 - By Susie

Travel isn’t just about seeing beautiful places or snapping photos for your Instagram. Sure, sipping espresso in Paris or chasing sunsets in Bali holds their own value, but travel is far more profound. You see how travel transforms you when you step outside of your comfort zone, get uncomfortable, and realize how much bigger, wilder, and richer life is beyond the small world you’ve built for yourself. The moment you step into a new place – where the language is different, the streets are unfamiliar, and you don’t have the comfort of routine – you meet a new version of…

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Respect Yourself: The Key to Confidence, Boundaries, and a Life You Love

March 13, 2025 - By Susie

Ever notice how easy it is to show respect to others, yet when it comes to ourselves, we’re often the first to dismiss, criticize, or downright betray our own needs? I’ve certainly been there. The thing is, self-respect is the foundation of everything – confidence, strong relationships, peace of mind. When you respect yourself, you stop settling, you stop apologizing for existing, and you start owning your worth. But what does respect actually mean? Let’s take a look. What is Respect? Respect is about much more than social etiquette or being polite. It’s about recognizing someone’s worth (including your own),…

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How to Manage Your Fear and Choose Empowerment

December 19, 2024 - By Susie

Fear is an inevitable part of life, if you know how to manage your fear and choose empowerment – your life experience may become just a little bit easier. When we think of things we are afraid of—things we avoid, moments that make us feel inferior—what really matters here is perspective. Sure, sometimes there are objective factors to consider, such as qualifications and experience. If you’ve never flown a plane before and just sat down to try—that might be a little scary and you should definitely be qualified. But for those everyday moments of fear—talking to a friend after a…

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Someone to Look Up To: Finding My Inner Role Model

November 12, 2024 - By Susie

For years, I longed for a role model who could guide me toward becoming a confident, empowered woman. I envisioned someone like Wonder Woman—strong, fearless, and wise. I dreamt of a mentor who would take me under her wing and help me embody all the qualities I admired in others. But despite meeting many inspiring women, I couldn’t find the perfect role model—until I learned an important lesson: sometimes, to find your role model – you have to look within. The Search for a Role Model I was always drawn to strong, self-assured women who walked into rooms with confidence.…

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How To Listen to Yourself and Let Go of the Past

November 7, 2024 - By Susie

In my journey of self-discovery, I’ve come to recognize a powerful truth: answers come when you listen to yourself. Recently, I had a revelation that was a game-changer. It wasn’t the first big insight I’ve had, but this one felt different—deeper, more freeing. Let me share how I got to this point and what it means to listen for answers and let go of the past. Repeating Patterns and Aha Moments Like many, I’ve spent countless hours replaying scenarios in my mind. Most of them were variations of a scene where I stand up for myself—strong, confident, and in control.…

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Embracing Authenticity: Why Being True to Yourself Matters

November 5, 2024 - By Susie

Embracing Authenticity: Why Being True to Yourself Matters Attention is often regarded as our most precious resource, but what if I told you that authenticity is a close second? The more I embrace my authentic self, the more I notice how others respond—whether it’s through longer eye contact, deeper connections, or increased curiosity in what I have to say. It’s clear: people crave authenticity. What is Authenticity and Why Does It Matter? Authenticity is more than a buzzword. It’s the essence of showing up as your true self – no filters, no pretenses. In a world dominated by surface-level interactions…

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Understanding Emotions: The Key to Personal Growth and Healing

November 4, 2024 - By Susie

What happens when you attach yourself to your thoughts? They run wild and drag you behind them. Without a strong grip on your thoughts, you’re more reactive, leaving you vulnerable to emotional turbulence. Understanding emotions leads to mental and emotional clarity, it can help avoid pain – either by way of getting hurt or hurting others. Emotions left unchecked can wreak havoc in your life. In this blog post, we’ll explore: What Are Emotions? First, let’s start with defining emotions. Emotions are the physical response your body has to a thought. They serve as important signals, alerting you to underlying…

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