I'm trying something new...

and it might be working?

I saw something ( ofc I’m sure it was on Instagram ) - about how you should wake up in the morning and tell yourself you are the hottest thing in the world. Not exactly - but something to that effect, as though you can gaslight yourself into being “hotter”. Ha. That’s not quite the point, but there is something to be said for having the mindset of “yes I love myself and I am looking quite good today, thank you very much” - and it does have a way of working.

I’ve been trying to adapt this mindset? ethos? into my daily routine, and while no I don’t actually look any different, I do see a difference in the way I am perceiving myself. I am enjoying getting dressed. I have been having fun playing with makeup and trying new cute hair tricks ala reels ( this was an easy one and I got so many compliments on my hair yesterday! ). It has been bringing me joy and in turn - I have found myself picking apart my flaws less. My skin seems clearer, I feel more of a glow, and when I feel good, I look good and that in turn becomes a positive feedback loop.

When you gaslight yourself into thinking you are the shiiiiiit, you in turn become the very thing you imagine yourself to be.

Confidence, sexiness, and whatever you word you want to self-prescribe is a way of being. If you believe it, say it out loud to yourself in the mirror and put that on repeat in your head. It’s going to radiate out. People will feel it. And I promise you will too.

Dress for joy. Swipe on mascara or lipstick and go to the grocery store. Try any little act of self-love that feels good. It works.

Give it a try this week and report back.

psst. enjoy more feel good advice here and here !

Love ya!

xx M

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Michelle Moore is a Seattle-based creative, vintage curator, photographer, writer and educator. You can catch her at an up-coming pop-up, swing by on a night she’s hosting at the restaurant in Ballard, order one of her hand-knit Beanies, or hire her to host & plan your next event.

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