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The Inside-Out Glow-Up

How to Stop Playing Small & Start Moving Like a Winner

There’s a difference between people who are just seen and people who are felt. The latter don’t beg for attention, they just walk into a room and shift the atmosphere. That’s the glow-up no one talks about—the kind that starts inside and radiates outward.

I thought a glow-up was about changing my hair, my wardrobe, my face. But what actually changed my life? My energy.

Here’s how I stopped playing small and started moving like the winner I was always meant to be.

Step 1: The Identity Shift – Becoming "That Person"

If you’re waiting for something external to confirm you’re important (money, attention, approval), you’ll always feel like something is missing. The glow-up happens when you wake up one day and decide:

I am interesting, valuable, magnetic—before anyone else says it.

I deserve to take up space and be seen.

I no longer play down my personality to make others comfortable.

Ask yourself: If I were already the most powerful, glowing version of me—how would I think? How would I move? What would I tolerate?

Then start acting like that.

Immediately.

Step 2: Unlearning Self-Sabotage & Small Energy

A lot of us were conditioned to be “humble,” to be “likable,” to dim ourselves down. But let’s be real—playing small has never helped anyone win.

Speaking softly so you don’t sound “too much”? Stop it.

Sitting back when you know you have something to say? Stop it.

Not going after what you want because “what if I fail”? Stop it.

Winners aren’t afraid to be seen trying. And trust me, people can feel when you doubt yourself. The second you start believing you belong in the spotlight, the world will reflect it back to you.

Step 3: The Energy Glow-Up – Embodying Unapologetic Presence

Confidence isn’t just posture or outfits (though, yes, those help). It’s the subtle way you exist that makes people remember you.

Speak slower. Move with certainty. Rushed energy screams insecurity.

Make eye contact. Like you expect people to listen when you talk.

Stop over-explaining. Say what you mean, then stop talking.

Carry yourself like you have somewhere important to be. Even if it’s just a coffee run.

People should feel something different when they’re around you. Like they just met someone important. Because they did.

Step 4: Raising Your Standards in Every Area

Here’s the truth: when you glow up internally, you’ll stop tolerating things that don’t align with your highest self.

Low-effort friendships? No, thanks.

Situationships with people who don’t see your worth? Not my vibe.

Doubting yourself before you even try? That’s embarrassing.

Once you start seeing yourself as the prize, the whole world starts treating you that way too.

Step 5: Moving Like a Winner (Before the World Recognizes It)

You don’t become magnetic, successful, iconic by waiting for permission. You do it by deciding:

“I’m already her.”

“I already have what it takes.”

“It’s just a matter of time before the world catches up.”

And then you start walking, talking, living like that’s the truth. Because it is.

The glow-up isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about uncovering who you were always meant to be.

So stop playing

PLEASE tell yourself nice things!!

Go to bed telling yourself nice things, "I had an AMAZING day today." "I am thriving" even if in the physical reality you had the worst possible day, YOURE GONNA FLIP THE SCRIPT and tell yourself that you had the most AMAZING day,

Wake up in the morning telling yourself nice things "I am beautiful" "I am happy and healthy" "I am abundant". When you're at work/school tell yourself nice things "I am prosperous" "everything is ALWAYS working out in my favour" "whatever I want I get 10x better" "God has my back" ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS!!!

check in with your mental diet every single moment of the day. Because I can't stress this enough, THE MOMENT I stopped talking Ill about me and saying nice things to myself whenever I caught myself saying things that disapproved of my self worth, I flipped the dialogue exactly the positive of that. And I promise you, each and every single time you do this, even the littlest of "flipping your internal dialogue" will build up to your confidence.

The moment I started doing this, my hair grew thicker, my skin got clearer, my confidence got higher, people started to complement my aura, even teachers were complimenting my beauty. I caught MULTIPLE men wanting to have a chance with me ( but I'm sooo picky of who I allow into my life and I'm gonna get to that on my next post) EVERYTHING started to align FOR ME as if life was happening THROUGH ME. animals started to love me more, my cats got closer to me, birds started to live with me, I GOT SPECIAL PRIVILEGES from around me. When I say FLIP YOUR INTERNAL DIALOGUE? I'm not even kidding guys. Even my grades got up!? TRY IT!!

all about yin yoga

what is yin yoga?

yin yoga is a form of slow-paced yoga in which asanas, or poses, are held for a longer period than a usual yoga class. this period can range anywhere from 3 to 7 minutes.

what are the benefits of yin yoga?

there are many potential benefits of practicing yin, including:

improving flexibility

reducing stress & anxiety

increasing blood circulation

stimulating and lengthening the tendons, muscles, ligaments, & the fascia

calming the nervous system

promoting connection between the mind & body

reducing risk of injury

balancing the skeletal system & improving posture

opening up the body channels, or meridians

yin yoga routines

30 minute full body yin yoga by yoga with kate amber

30 minute yin yoga deep stretch by travis elliot

30 minute yin yoga ritual by rituals cosmetics global

30 minute yin yoga for the back & hips by travis elliot

30 minute beginner stress relief yin by travis elliot

30 minute yin yoga deep stretch by travis elliot

30 minute supine yin yoga by the bare female

30 minute lower body yin by yoga with kate amber

30 minute yin yoga with crystal bowl healing by boho beautiful yoga

30 minute angelic frequency yin yoga by mei-lan

39 minute gentle yin yoga detox by travis elliot

40 minute yin yoga for the inner thighs & groin by yoga with kassandra

45 minute yin for the upper body by yoga with kassandra

45 minute yin yoga for energy depletion by yoga with kassandra

45 minute relax & stretch yin yoga by travis elliot

45 minute yin yoga for back pain by youaligned

45 minute total relaxation yin by yoga with kate amber

50 minute self care yin yoga by yoga with kassandra

50 minute yin yoga for deep relaxation by melina ophelia

54 minute yin yoga for happy lungs by yoqi yoga and qigong

1 hour yin yoga with props by jess yoga

1 hour deep hips & back yin by gayatri yoga

1 hour yin for the hips & legs by yoga with kassandra

1 hour yin yoga for stress by fightmaster yoga

1 hour deep hips & legs yin by yoga with kassandra

1 hour yin yoga deep stretch by travis elliot

1 hour complete yin fascia stretch by devi daly yoga

1 hour yin yoga for a happy liver by yoqi yoga and qigong

1 hour yin yoga for a happy heart by yoqi yoga and qigong

75 minute advanced yin with extra long holds by yoga with kassandra

90 minute yin yoga by yoga with kassandra

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December reset for 2025✨

Create a vision board for the upcoming year

Set your word or theme for the new year

Update or create a financial plan/budget for the next year

Organize digital files & pictures

Plan a new daily or weekly routine

Write a gratitude list for the past year

Think about lessons learned & how they shaped you

Set intentions for health & wellness

Refresh your living space with a new layout or decor

Treat yourself to a self care day (spa, bath, meditation)

Figure out which relationships to nurture and those to release

Write a letter to your future self for the end of next year

Create a reading or learning list for personal growth

Plan experiences or trips you want to prioritize

Celebrate your progress, big or small, from the past year

Unsubscribe from unnecessary emails or services

Practice forgiveness for yourself & others

Set aside time to reconnect with loved ones

Start a new journal for the upcoming year with clear intentions

life after i started using pinterest as a script

Start planning 2025

Make a list of all the emotions you want to feel at the end of 2025.

Now work backwards and write down all the tasks you need to do in order to feel that way.

Make a separate list of all the “gaps” - what do you currently not have in order to do those tasks to make you feel the way you want?

And lastly, write down how you can fill those gaps. Do you need a gym membership to become fit to feel good about your yourself? Do you need to learn how to cook better meals in order to feel healthy and energised? Do you need to start applying to jobs, in order to secure one, in order to feel financially safe? Do you need to buy an old school alarm clock that’s going to wake up your entire apartment building in order to wake up early? what do you need to DO?

also, make a list of all the things that worked out for you in 2024. Learn to celebrate and appreciate, even the smallest of wins.

For the next two months start the trial and error process of this program. Let’s say you decide that you want to work out 7 days a week in order to feel good about your body. Now halfway through November you realise that 7 days is probably too much, and 5 days would be better for your schedule. Or you decide to read 3 books a week, but realistically, maybe a chapter a day is better.

November and December are your trial months. By the time January starts, be ready with a program that is built for you, works for you, and can be completed by you.

Don’t forget about keeping a reward mechanism. If you complete your daily tasks for 1 month straight, buy that little purse you were eyeing, or take yourself to a spa. Reward yourself in ways you like so that :

a) you’re not in an endless cycle of never being satisfied

b) you don’t drop everything for a man or a friend who shows you the slightest bit of affection because you won’t show it to yourself

c) it encourages you to work harder for yourself.

Evening Routine: Winding Down and Reflecting

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Unplug from Screens (30-60 minutes before bed)

Activity: Disconnect from electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed to allow your mind to relax. Engage in a non-screen activity like reading, journaling, or drawing.

Mental Health Benefit: Reducing screen time improves sleep quality and reduces overstimulation.

Reflective Journaling (5-10 minutes)

Activity: Write about your day—what went well, what challenges you faced, and how you handled them. End by writing down something you’re grateful for.

Mental Health Benefit: Journaling helps process emotions and promotes self-awareness, which reduces mental clutter and anxiety.

Evening Relaxation Routine (10-15 minutes)

Activity: Engage in a calming activity like taking a warm bath, listening to relaxing music, or practicing a few gentle yoga poses.

Mental Health Benefit: Relaxation techniques help your body and mind prepare for sleep, reduce tension, and promote emotional well-being.

Sleep Routine (7-8 hours)

Activity: Maintain a consistent sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.

Mental Health Benefit: Quality sleep is essential for emotional regulation, memory processing, and overall mental health

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