The Real Me
I recently was asked to fill out a questionnaire for a company doing a makeup campaign. I found the questions really thought provoking so I thought I would share. These questions made me reflect on the things that I really like about myself and I think thatβs really importantβ¦especially right now. So many times, we focus on the things we want to change and improve, but every now and then, itβs good to focus on the good things. My hope is that youβll answer these questions yourself and find a few things that you like about yourself.
What makes you feel strong?
Iβve been through some trying times in my life and instead of letting them crush me, Iβm proud to say that Iβve learned from them and Iβve come out on the other side even more determined to be the best that I can beβ¦I guess you can say that I walked through the storm and Iβm still standing. When I think about itβ¦I feel really strong. I focused my full attention on what I wanted the outcome of the situation to be and I got my wish.
I also feel strong when Iβm working out. Not just strong as I can lift a lot of weight or do more reps or hold a yoga pose, but strong in that Iβm improving myself and taking charge of my life.
One more thingβ¦being a mother has made me feel strong. Looking back over the years, Iβve realized that I grew as my children grew and now I have wisdom that I can pass on to them. I can be strong for them when they are struggling.
No filterβ¦what would people be surprised to know about you?
This question, believe it or not, has been the hardest one for me. Iβm such an open book and Iβve pretty much shared my life story on this blog. When I asked my husband his response was - βSometimes you drive with two feet.β That is true, but pretty boring. Here goes with a few things I came up withβ¦I like fried chicken livers (a lot), Iβve never had a shot of Tequila, I live on the same street I grew up in, I never got on a plane until I was 30 years oldβ¦
Thatβs about it!
What advice would you give someone to help them feel confident?
My advice about confidence is thisβ¦Confidence comes with success, not the other way around. If you think youβll be successful once you gain confidence, youβve got it backwards. If you want confidence, get out there and make things happen. Even if you fail, at least you tried. If you keep trying, you will find success and the fact that you tried, will give you the confidence to keep going. Youβll feel proud of yourself and there is nothing that makes you feel more confident that when youβre proud of yourself! When I started this blog, I wasnβt in the best place, but every day, I showed up and kept goingβ¦ itβs grown more that I ever would have imagined. Crazy Blonde Life has now become a business. Iβm very proud of what Iβve created and I have the confidence to grow it even more.
Whatβs your favorite type of self care?
My favorite type of self care is exercise. I love a good sweaty workout and I know that Iβm taking care of my body and my state of mind. I also light a candle and meditate every morning. Meditation has so many benefits and has changed my life.
When do you feel the most beautiful?
I feel beautiful when my head is in the right place and Iβm moving in the right direction. Some mornings, I think we all wake up in a funkβ¦I wrote about that just this week, and I donβt feel especially beautiful when Iβm in a funk. Taking the time to attend to the details of life, so that things go smoothly gives me the time to take care of myself and my home properly. When I donβt have that time, I donβt feel good or beautiful. Everything is connected and it starts with being in the right frame of mind.
AND Iβm not gonna lieβ¦ I also feel beautiful right after I have my hair done and in the summer when I have a little bit of a tan and can get dressed up!
What causes are you passionate about?
Iβm passionate about empowering women of all ages, but especially women in midlife. Thatβs the intention of this blog. When women are empowered, they can move mountains. I want to inspire women to create a life they are proud ofβ¦the one theyβve always dreamed of creating. When that happens, they will inspire other women to do the same.
I have also become more and more passionate about taking care of our environment. I recently wrote a post about plastic in the beauty industry and it had a real profound effect on me. Iβve become so much more aware of packaging when Iβm shopping and have made a commitment to never buy another plastic bottle of water.
Whatβs one thing that you think people remember about you?
The thing that comes to mind is that I am persistent. I donβt give up easily and I try to show up every day and be my best self. Hopefullyβ¦if they know me well, theyβll also remember that I make a mean cheese board and my basil pesto is to die for! Also, I do have good arms, and Iβve worked for them!
Whatβs your favorite affirmation?
My favorite affirmation comes from Abraham Hicks and is - βThis is a really good day and things are always working out for me.β
Red wine or white wine?
I will always choose a dry, unoaked white wine!
Heels or flats?
Heels, of courseβ¦Iβm short!