do you know why we’re tired and stressed all the time? because we’re all desperately trying to live according to externally imposed standards and ideals. we’re instructed to work 9-5, told to eat this, not that and that we should want to make a ton of money or be super skinny (i mean really, who decided a size 2 was the perfect size for all women?). we’re suppressed by the latest diet, the newest gadget that we need to have and the latest health study, but we rarely look inward for the answers. (and the answers are there, believe me. if you’re quiet enough and patient enough to listen.)
deep down we all know there’s a better way. a way without diets or rules or “should wants” or “should haves” or “should dos”. we know that there’s an innate wisdom that can guide us closer to our best selves.
evaluate your health and happiness. are you becoming your optimal self, or just morphing into somebody else’s version of what you should be? do you feel effortlessly fabulous and in sync with your needs? think about it. what do you really want for yourself? what makes sense and feels good for you (and no one else)? don’t worry about what other people might think or say (that’s just wasted energy). be a little selfish (it’s ok once in a while), and think about what works best for you.
so, what can you do today to get closer to your inner maven? the girl who doesn’t give a damn that she’s “not supposed to” eat dessert because it’s “bad” for her. the girl who speaks her mind and follows her heart. the girl whose vivacity and courage to be herself is completely contagious. acknowledge her. it’s as simple as that.
i’ll start it off to get the ball rolling : )
i’m a maven because i make it a priority in my life to do things i love (i.e. practicing yoga, cooking, going to happy hour : )
so, girl, what makes you a maven?.
