Cute outfit. Batter mood.

Lately I’ve been making a point to dress fashionably and take time to pick my outfits ahead of time for work. I recently organized my entire wardrobe and bedroom (ay ay ay!) which made a significant difference in the ease of getting dressed and coming up with outfits that make me feel chic, warm, and comfortable! I’m a firm believer that what you wear reflects how you feel. Waking up every morning and picking an outfit makes such a difference in my mood and outlook of the day ahead. If I’m unsure of something I immediately change what’s giving me doubts or not quite fitting right. I love that moment when the outfit comes together: clothes, shoes, accessories and hair – click and out the door! I constantly get complements of what I wear and I’m always grateful and make a point of saying “Thank you it helps my self-esteem” and more recently “Thank you! It makes me feel good”. The notion might sound far-fetched but I am the living example that my mood and overall self-perception has improved with a simple selection of a well-thought out mix and match of patterns, fabrics and colors. Reflecting what I would describe my style as being classic, chic and comfortable. Never underestimate the power of a suit to elevate your self-confidence at work – it does the trick! I do change it up though with pants and blazer, skirt and button-down shirt or a simple dress and long coat. I’ve had a lot of fun going through different visions of what I want my style to be and it’s ever-changing and dynamic. My biggest fashion icon and the person who has shaped my style from an early age is my mother so I’ll always be eternally thankful. We gravitate towards some of the same pieces and colors and I add my personal twist to it, so my sense of fashion was definitely inherited. I must say I try to be unique in what I wear and only follow some of the latest trends. Creating a personal style is a gift I give to myself and something I’m proud of. Try it! It can help you feel better about the way you show up in the world and showcase your uniqueness. I’ve definitely learned to be creative, stay true to myself and determine what truly works for me!

My Daily Reminder

Often people go about their lives in what seems to be a routine or daily schedule that remains relatively unchanging as the days and weeks go by and I can imagine that it provides some comfort. I’ve been somewhat struggling with this idea and figuring out how to bring change and joy into my everyday life. I’ve been made aware of the importance of gratefulness throughout the day which is a novel, yet useful practice. Even more helpful has been the reminder to do a check-in with myself, with the simple question “How are you feeling?”. To my surprise I’ve realized being on a work and family routine, I had lost awareness and time for self-introspection. As a result, I had a very difficult time answering such simple question beyond the surface level emotions or the typical “I’m fine”. These last couple of weeks I’ve been incorporating this self-reflection and uncovering a variety of feelings and emotions that I would not normally even acknowledge were there nestled in my being. Having this new perception has helped me begin a closer relationship with myself.