Gloing Up

 

I remember when I was younger, I thought I had no personality or sense of style. Nothing that would make me stand out from those around me.  I had cousins who would occasionally visit and I felt happy when they came because they seemed so foreign, just the very air of them made me feel privileged to be in their presence. I admired them and wondered if I could ever be as pretty and as cool as them.

As time passed by I grew to love myself and appreciate the little things that form who I am. I am beautiful and cool in my own way. I can’t remember when my mindset changed but I knew it didn’t happen overnight. Now when I see those cousins again I don’t feel inferior or that they’re better than me because I am no longer comparing them with myself; I am uniquely me and they are uniquely them.

I do believe that what causes your glow up is not that you have discovered make up, lost some weight or now have some new clothes. But that you accept yourself for who you are and love yourself with or without those things. 

Self-love is really important. Be happy with your flaws, accept them. It's okay to fall short of what society deems beautiful. You don't need to be perfect with the perfect skin colour, perfect hair, the perfect body type. Accept yourself for who you are and don't beat up yourself because you aren't who you wish you were. Instead of trying to perfect our outer appearance we should try and improve our souls. Be nice to people, give compliments to a stranger, encourage someone who seem unhappy. Beauty starts from within, being a good person is better than being a good looking person. Beauty fades but who you are will remain for a lifetime.

Self love plays a major role in your 'glo up' Here's some advice so you can begin your process xx