tis the season of popping your sh*t
your guide to glowing up this spring
Happy Spring Equinox beautiful people! I can almost feel the seasonal depression leaving my body, but the astrology got me effed up. We’ll address this later. But honeyy, this winter was rough but we made it. And while I’m still aware that it may physically feel like winter in some regions, (It was literally snowing in Sedona, AZ last weekend), the energy in the air is giving spring.
I always remind myself and this community that the beginning of Spring is technically our New Year on earth. That time in between Pisces season and Aries season can feel tough, especially during eclipse season, Mercury retrograde AND Venus retrograde (aka a complete whirlwind of chaos & deep shedding season), but this is a crucial time for us to really get serious about who we are becoming and what is going to be required to see actual positive change in our lives.
I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been in a little bit of a funk the last few days. I call it the natural transition of life when you’re manifesting big shit. You gotta let go of the old, outdated things in order to make space for the big and new things. I literally picked up my life and moved across the country by myself, I’m running a newly bi-coastal business while trying to regulate my nervous system everyday, and protect my peace, energy and mindset from the negativity and chaos of the outside world. The challenges continue to show up everyday but we are feeling our feels, doing the work, and pushing forward. I woke up yesterday morning feeling like I’m ready for a entire life rebrand, and I know that it’s going to take a different side of me in order to switch some things up. So here’s what my glow up agenda looks like this Spring. Hopefully you can take something from this post, apply it where necessary, and leave the rest.
My Glow Up Season Plan
1. Revamping my morning and evening routines.
I have been a night-owl most of my life, with the example of my parents also being the type of people to stay up late. That definitely influenced me to attract jobs and a lifestyle that has required more of my attention and energy during the evening. While this is normal for artists, entertainers and dancers, I am open to adjusting my schedule to fit more of a 11pm-7am sleep schedule and a 9:30-7:30pm work day. And while my days are not always the same, or consistent I can aim to achieve some type of better flow. Some days I work 12 hours, others I may work 5, but mentally I’m always working. I guess that’s just the life of an entrepreneur. We’re always looking for the balance that may or may not exist. This entrepreneur needs plenty of recharge time & rest so I’ll definitely be adjusting based on my work load this season.
2. Romanticizing my mornings
Non-negotiable habits to start my day are meditation, prayer and a walk outside. My days simply don’t function the same without those 3 things. Adding in journaling, yoga, and a workout are always nice, but don’t necessarily happen in a cluster during the morning. However, this is something that I’m willing to try to adopt during this Spring. It would be nice to get everything done for myself in the morning, even if it means waking up a bit earlier to fit in my “me time” which is typically about 1.5- 2 hours, 3 if I’m taking a workout class.
“Me time” is very necessary compared to the amount of time I’m spending pouring into others and giving out my energy. But the way my ambition is set up… sometimes I’m just eager to get to work because I LOVE what I do. Let’s just be real.
This Spring I want to really enjoy my walks with dreamy, high vibrational music in my ears while taking in my beautiful surroundings. I want to slowly prepare my tea or matcha, while listening to an educational podcast. I want to read on the balcony while hearing the birds chirp. I want to get excited about how my life is unfolding and how the day is going to turn out amazing. This is my idea of romanticizing my mornings.
3. Putting more effort and care into my looks
I think I’m ready to look like a woman everyday. This may be a controversial statement but hear me out. The past 3-5 months have been cold, dark, depressing, unpredictable, challenging and chaotic. I truly feel like my physical appearance has reflected that. I also have more of an excuse because when I first moved I didn’t have all my clothes, I had no hair stylist, and I was just trying to get my nervous system regulated from such a big change and a crazy past year of hell, death and rebirth.
I’m no longer resonating with the girl who looks how she may feel. Even if i feel like shit on a particular day I want to challenge myself & mood by showing up and looking good. Deciding to put effort and time into my appearance never fails to make me feel better about life. And for me and my career, looking good = producing more content where I feel good on camera, which equals magnetism and more eyes on my content and messages. It’s a win/win. The ugly season is over hunny.
4. Staying consistent with my affirmations
When you’re not consistently working with affirmations you can forget how important they truly are. It’s not just about reciting words, it’s about reprogramming your subconscious mind and rebuilding your self-concept, confidence and beliefs. We may not be aware of the words we’re saying to ourselves everyday, silently or out loud, but those thoughts & words are sooo powerful. How many times are you going to call yourself an “idiot” or a “stupid bitch” until you start actually believing it? Not long sis. So be mindful of your words and start speaking life into yourself. Gentle parent yourself, have lots of grace and double down on who you are: an unlimited, high value, gifted human being.
One of my favorite prompts in my “60 Days of Self Care: Guided Wellness Journal” is the positive self talk exercise. I usually end up writing a few “I am” statements, which are really powerful and meaningful reminders. This prompt really encourages you to come up with good things to say about yourself. You’d be surprised how difficult that is for many women. How often are we being encouraged to highlight our best qualities and pop our shit? More often we are taught to be humble, “low-key” and modest. We dove deep into this concept of being humble vs confident in my newest podcast episode this week featuring Rev Lotus La Loba, a fellow Substack creator.
5. Doing exactly what I said I would & showing up bigger
I’ve always been good at following through with my goals and intentions, however there’s always room for improvement. As crazy as it may sound to someone else, I often get in my head and stop myself from taking action on the million of ideas that pop into my head daily. For me, I’m always in a battle between just impulsively acting on an idea and seeing what happens, versus sitting on my ideas, letting them marinate and feeling out the energy to figure out the right time. Blame it on my birth chart with my big three all being fixed (stubborn) signs in water, air and earth. I’m in a constant battle with myself on how I would like to proceed in life. But eff the chart, eff procrastination, and eff self-doubt. I’m deciding to take action on what I feel like is going to bring me the best return on investment and the highest payoff later (mentally, financially and spiritually). I know I am capable of showing up bigger and doing so much more so why tf not?
6. Flirting more often and stepping more into my feminine
If you listen to my podcast or read my Substack often then you know I’ve been on an almost 2 year break from dating. During this time it’s allowed me to really get to know myself, accept who and where I am, and get clear af on the type of partner I want to call in. The downside of being a super single girlie for a while is that you forget how much fun flirting is, and how much it can allow you to step more into your feminine. Of course this depends on the person you’re interacting with, but I’m naturally a flirt so I find it kind of a sport tbh. And I miss it! I’ve been telling my girls that I finally feel ready to get back (slowly) into the dating world and at least see what’s out there. I want to smile, laugh, tease, and be mysterious, all while being treated like the princess that I am. There’s nothing like a soft feminine glow.
Listen or watch episode 130 of my podcast to get deeper into:
feminine energy and male attraction dynamics
using your sexual energy to create and manifest
the benefits of celibacy and protecting your life force
how to prevent men from harnessing your energy while leaving you depleted
getting princess treatment, being lucky, and trusting God