DISQUS

I will forgive myself for not being 100% confident every day in everything - I don't need to be "on" all the time.
I will forgive myself for not getting super excited about this new job I have because I'm waiting till I graduate.
I will forgive myself for not feeling like I need to be "nice" all the time - you know what I mean? Forcing smiles, small talk, etc.

Definitely enjoyment! I feel like restriction often leads to resentment - which doesn't help anyone. Enjoying life by making authentic choices. That's the way to go!

The quote kind of relates to how I keep it alive. I let myself know that even if something sucks, it'll get better again because I've been strong in the past.
Giving thanks as well also helps. Taking breaks so I don't get overwhelmed in the day-to-day annoyances. Being around people who keep me positive. Treating myself well.

I'm torn between breakfast and lunch. Breakfast because I love prepping my day with a healthy meal of bran flakes, goji berries and blueberries.
Lunch because it's a break in my day and I sit with a magazine at work and just chill for a bit.

If you feel whole in yourself and being with this person will only add to your life's loveliness - OF COURSE you do it :)

Wearing fabulous boots tonight while I go out with friends :)

Thank you so much for introducing me to this site!
I've just spent some time gathering inspiration and starting my own collages.
This is brilliant!

My friend taught me that you don't have to be a size 2 to be fabulous :) She reminds me to be more forgiving of my body.

I'm going to not secretly complain when I'm given assignments today. I'm going to be kind to my boyfriend's friend even though I don't necessarily like them. I'm going to let my boyfriend know I appreciate him and the dinners he makes (I do that every day but there's no reason to not keep doing it!).

This is brilliant :)
Thanks!

I already went for a run this morning, and have been eating healthy food so far today :) I will also make sure my thoughts are gentle because I've been kind of moving slowly lately haha Darn winter!
I want to think about my style statement tonight as well, think about how I can honour it this week.
I will also take some time out today to appreciate myself, all the things I've done and my body.

I also find running and dancing to be freeing! Exercise, movement in general is phenomenal :) And laughing!

"Miss Independent" - NOT the Kelly Clarkson one, but the one by Ne-Yo, I believe.
I walk like the boss, and talk like the boss ;) It just reflects how I feel about my life, that it's MY own even though I share it with my boyfriend, I don't feel a dependence at all. It also reflects how I feel in my career right now. My internship's going well and I'm being proactive.

I definitely have to agree with the stillness of winter walks...especially when the sun it out and it's not too freezing.

SHINE - for ME! and no one else.
I want to put myself first and do what I want to do, make MYSELF happy.

My little voice is very very supportive and believes in me. Sometimes it's overshadowed by a louder, more critical, anxiety-ridden voice.
Slowly it's gaining it's own volume though :)

Given my own space to decompress, then quiet snuggling and chuckles and healthy dinner.

Skydive! Go back to Italy! Be more honest! (too many times I get mad at myself for hiding behind some fake personality to make people like me).

The beginnings of my career, an even deeper relationship, priorities around what's important, a healthy body.

This was really beautiful. Thank you :)

SHINE :)

Much of past situations I sometimes replay in my head that do me no good haha
Any wardrobe that doesn't reflect my new style, any negative thoughts that I can't do what I set my mind to (I CAN! Haha).

Starting my masters in journalism, learning to please myself first, writing the best story in my class, staying fit despite being busy, learning to eat better, loving more, spending more time with family, road trip in the US with my boyfriend (and not killing each other haha), learning my Style Statement! (comfortable bold!), joining Al-Anon which inspired my father to stop drinking, as well as other family members to do the same.

I'd like to be the master of some sort of self-defence. And as of today - I'd like to be the master of my hair because it's bugging the crap out of me haha!
The master of makeup might be fun and fashion :)

LOVE this article! I think that's going to be my New Year's resolution - listen to my 80 year old self more!