The Real Glow Up

by Chelsey Armfield

distancing myself from harmful friendships to finally understand my worth was hidden there all along.

Cutting off all my old friends because there weren’t friends they all wanted to use me (sex party drugs or money or MY NAME)

True success does not come from running yourself into the ground, minimizing your needs, and hiding from your honest feelings. Self-neglect is not sustainable for anyone. Not to mention, a rushed and emotionally numb lifestyle serves as a catalyst and breeding ground for the crippling anxiety so many of us have been experiencing.

SLOW DOWN

Sharing the foundational steps of what I know to be the real glow up will allow you the chance to tap into your full potential and live a life that feels authentic to who you are at your core. Believe it or not, you can achieve your goals from a place of self-love and balance.

I assure you there is purpose and wisdom in this version of discomfort.

In hindsight, you’ll discover that your hardest moments were instrumental in leading you to your hard-earned peace, confidence, and overall fulfillment.

Design a life you are truly proud of and fully enjoy. Note the key word is design, because an intentional life takes thoughtful reflection, dedication, and patience.

Your pain, trauma, fear, uncertainty, “crazy dreams,” and messy and confusing feelings are all welcome here.

Exactly how I feel

At first, your life won’t feel like it is changing substantially. Then one day, you actually find yourself working in a career you love that brings you fulfillment. You realize you are living in a cozy home, decorated just how you like it, surrounded by loving and supportive relationships. You are on a plane, traveling to your dream destination.

When you prioritize your mental health and self-care, you are finally making room for fresh, new opportunities to transpire. So let’s start building, shall we?

Start with journaling and therapy

The Real Glow Up Is When . . . You Monitor How Full Your Cup Is

if you aren’t properly taking care of yourself and your own needs (mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually), you are actually preventing yourself from the opportunity to better serve others.

You can’t have a strong foundation without consistent self-care.

Boundary self are and strong foundation all go hand in hand with out either in that order you will have anxiety chaos and unorganized life. one after the other and things will begin to iron itself out.

And you cannot engage in self-care without proper boundaries in place.

FOMO (fear of missing out). This fear is predicated on the idea that you could always be doing more,

don’t force yourself to attend an event (or several) because you think that’s what you are supposed to do.