Better Late Than Ugly — And Other Confidence Truths

The reality is when you look good, you feel good… and when you feel good, you want to look good. It's the circle of life, except with more dry shampoo and less singing animals.  Also dry shampoo is LIFE! 

 But here's the thing — feeling good starts on the inside. It’s in the mindset work. It’s in the decision to finally put yourself back on your own damn priority list.   

 Also why do we put everything above ourselves? Like at what point do we go from a selfish teenager to an adult that prioritizes everything and everyone but ourselves? Think about it….I guess when we become a mom this switch just happens…

 Anyway, you know what makes all that inner work even sweeter? A cute outfit and some lipstick that screams, I've got my shit together — even if you're running on three hours of sleep and coffee fumes.

 I’ve learned that confidence isn’t just something you magically wake up with one day — it's built in the little moments. Taking a shower after wearing the same leggings for three days? Tiny victory. Buying a new cute top, Tiny victory. Getting a pedicure, Swiping on a little mascara and throwing on some earrings before the school drop-off line? TINY. FREAKING. VICTORY.

 Now, don’t get me wrong — you can absolutely thrive in life wearing your best mismatched pajamas, no makeup, and a messy bun but I’m telling you looking good and feeling good GO HAND IN HAND! Slapping on a little lip gloss and some earrings can help you feel like a badass giving you that confidence boost you need. When you start showing up for yourself — inside AND out — something magical happens. You feel more confident, you carry yourself differently, and that spark you thought was long gone starts flickering back to life.  Your dreams start to become reality, people start to notice you and things suddenly start to come together for you!  

You deserve to feel good — whether you're chasing tiny humans, climbing the corporate ladder, or just trying to survive another Tuesday. Self-care isn’t selfish, and looking cute isn’t vanity — it's a power move.

 So, get your ass up, move your body, swipe on that lipstick, and remind yourself who the hell you are. Because the better you feel, the better you show up for everyone around you.  You become a better person, a better mom, a better partner and YOU FEEL DAMN GOOD doing it!  

 I saw a meme the other day that said better late than ugly and isn’t that the truth!

 Robin Sharma, one of my favorite authors says, “To live a life that matters, ours has to impact others.” Which is what we are hoping to do here at All the Things so remember these three things….

1.     When you look good and feel good, you will want to do good.

2.     Looking good and feeling good causes magic

3.     Better late than ugly

What's one way you're showing up for yourself today to look good and feel good? Drop it in the comments — and don't forget to celebrate every little victory along the way.

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