Hey guys, how has your week been? Mine has been okay but there are always things I can’t figure out. I did go to the new H & M store in Perth and it is pretty fancy, you feel like you might even be shopping in Europe or London. If you haven’t been yet check it out!

I decided not to write a blog post last week as I felt like it would not be useful and besides everyone is human, right 😉 ?

Today I thought I would write about something I don’t think many of the closest people to me know – That I gained 20kg in a year. This is not something I bring up that much, mostly because it’s often not necessary to tell people, but it is and always will be a very important part of my life. If anyone out there is having issues with their weight remember you are not alone.

I wont go into too much detail and I may even go into more in the future, who knows….

It was the start of 2010 and for the past 1.5 years I had been doing whatever I could to lose weight as I thought the skinnier I was the happier I would be and I would be able to work in fashion as a model. I was the least happy I have ever been and for anyone who has ever experienced sever food restriction and over exercise will know it kills all the fun out of life and you are constantly in survival mode and low energy.

I also had not had my period during those 1.5 years, which is so unhealthy, and despite going to the doctors about it they had never suggested it was because I was not eating enough and over exercising.

Going back a bit I should also let you know that I suffered with eating problems as well when I was about 10, in freaking primary school, its one way to ruin your childhood! I went to an eating disorders specialist a few times and it seemed to help but I was so young and didn’t really understand too much. My eating habits did improve from then until I finished high school.

At the start of 2010 I was involved in a car accident and that’s when I stopped being so restrictive with my eating and didn’t exercise as much as although nobody was not hurt, I was in a lot of shock.

Through multiple factors I went from weighing 62kgs (which for someone who is 180cm and weight training is too light) to 82kg in a very short amount of time, see below picture.

December 2009 vs March 2011

I am definitely in a better place now. I try to always have a balanced approach towards the way I approach food and life in general. If you are having any of these issues its important to reach out for help.

Keep moving through in life and keep enjoying the things you love, there is no point in looking after your physical health if you don’t use all of that awesome energy into a life that makes you truly happy and you probably already know what that looks like, just go out and find it, its waiting for you. Be healthy but have fun!

Also I hope you can take some inspiration from the photos, how awesome are hats? I feel like a real blogger now I have one:)

Take care and dare to be seen.

Anna 🙂

Top: H & M, Skirt: Sunday Avenue the Label, Hat: H & M, Shoes: Wittner

Hey guys, how has the past week been? Mine has been good and as always I have made a few realizations about life. I have also watched a couple of Fringe shows – how awesome has Fringe been? The whole atmosphere in Northbridge came to life, although unfortunately if you did not get a chance to check it out you will have to wait for next year.

I thought I would write about some of my thoughts on “Girl Power” and what it means to me. This is a topic I think is very important to think and talk about as I know a lot of people out there would be experiencing these same feelings.

I think every woman once in a while feels that it can be harder to have a voice and that her advice is inferior, it has happened to me so many times!

Although I do think it is getting easier to be heard as a woman. Women (and men) need to work on there own strengths to develop them, both are different and very important in this world.

Women out there should know that other women are not your enemy and you can learn a lot from them. Naturally women are more judgmental but it shouldn’t mean that these women who work with you or are in a similar social circle as you are your enemies, they could be a great friend or able to help you out in life. They could be someone you can work with not against. The reason I know this is because I have felt this a lot in the past and I also have seen other women as a threat to me when really we all want the same thing: love and happiness. If you do feel jealous of another woman, this should be a good sign as that feeling is showing you things you want in this life. This is the kind of woman you want to be your friend, someone who is inspiring and who has similar life views and goals as you. Sometimes you just have to be the first person to be nice and make the effort, which is always tough but ultimately rewarding 😉 .

Hopefully this post was helpful to remember we are all in this together.

My aim for this blog is many things. But most importantly it is to remind you to keep moving forward, no matter what and to think in ways that will personally empower you and not bring you down. This does not happen overnight and why I think it is good to have reminders about it 😉 .

Or else just take a look this relaxed weekend outfit and get some styling ideas 🙂

Take care and dare to be seen.

Anna 🙂 x

Top: Blue Juice/ Shorts: Lulu & Rose/ Shoes: Mollini (Shot at Fringe Festival 🙂 )

Hey guys, how has your week been? Mine has been okay but hopefully it gets better soon.

At the moment in my life I feel like I am at a cross roads and most of the time I literally feel like it would be easier to just crawl in bed and never come out. Although long term that does not seem that satisfying.

To be honest I could see my life slowly crumbling for a long time. But with saying that I have so many things to be grateful for. The main and most important one is having good mental health because that really is the most important thing.

I wanted to write this post to let you guys know that this kind of stuff is happening to people all the time and life is not a straight path. Although it would be so much easier if it was!

If you are feeling crap and useless remember you are not alone and know that everyone out there have also felt like this at some point. It wont last forever, nothing does.

But if at the moment you are feeling this way I thought I would give you some of my coping mechanisms.

• DO NOT GIVE UP, as much as you want to, you cant. Remember everyone feels like this sometime.

• Keep doing the things that you enjoy. Get out there and you will be in a much better head space then just constantly staying at home. If you feel like you need new friends try using Meetup which has lots of groups full of Perth people or maybe even Tinder 😉 .

• Find someone old and wise to talk to, they often know more then you think.

• Go to the beach or somewhere peaceful and calm – this is good for thinking and clearing the mind.

• Look at the positives, after this is over you will have a greater sense of what you can actually achieve.

• Try to see the good in people and this will help you see the good in yourself.

Thanks for reading guys and remember this blog is a reminder that there are people out there like you.

On anther note, do you like this outfit? Let me know because I think my style is improving, if I do say so myself ;).

Stay strong and dare to be seen.

Anna 🙂 xx

Top: Bardot/ Skirt: Bardot/ Shoes: Wittner/ Bag: Mimco

Hey guys, how has the past week been for you? Hopefully it has been okay. I haven’t really done too much but I have started reading a book called The Pathfinder which is meant to be the best book in helping you decide what career path to take. I am excited and I will write a review about the book for any of you who might be interested in reading it as well.

I decided to ask you all the question of: Do you feel satisfied at the end of the day? As it is a great question for self inquiry 😉 I have also been doing some of my own thinking as to what is really important when working out what path in life to take, whether it be as a business woman or man, hairdresser, stay at home parent or any other profession/path is to feel a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day, like you are living a life you love and the way  you spend your day is deeply satisfying to you.

I know that sometimes our logic tells us that not trying or putting minimal effort into your job and life in general will lead to happiness as this requires less effort. I have found putting more effort in where appropriate is way more satisfying and allows you to feel a sense of completion at the end of the day.

Starting to feel satisfied at the end of the day can start with just trying your best at your current work, making interactions more fun and doing your best no matter what the situation is. If you do know that ultimately the work or life you have is not leaving you feeling satisfied then it might be time to look at some other options to give you greater satisfaction, which is a difficult task but everything worthwhile in life is difficult. If you are out of work a few  ways to feel more satisfied is staying positive and having faith that your life will start making a turn for the better as well as doing your own personal self discovery to find out more of who you are as a person.

Anyway guys, I just thought I would write about this because I have been thinking about it a lot recently and I am defiantly not feeling satisfied at the end of my day. This made me wonder if this is how others where feeling as well?

If you have just come to get some awesome fashion ideas, that’s also all good 😉 and hopefully this outfit helps you with future styling ideas 🙂 .

Take care and dare to be seen.

Anna 🙂 x

Top: Tigermist/ Skort: Interval/ Choker: Forever New/ Boots: Wittner/ Bag: Mimco

Hey guys how has your past week been? Hopefully it contained some fun times and relaxation.

I thought I would write about some of my thoughts on success, hopefully it is somewhat helpful even if its to know you are doing okay in life.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I spend way too much time on social media comparing my life to others, which yes can be kind of helpful 30% of the time, but the rest is just disheartening.

Like a lot of people out there I also want my own success. Although sometimes it is so easy to get caught up in wanting success and looking at your achievements compared to others that you can forget the most important thing of all, being a good person and being happy.

In my opinion the reason behind real and lasting success is working out your unique talents and showing them to the world. Once you get past all the bull crap and lies your mind will try to make up to stop you being you, then you can finally be you and achieve your version of success although this takes time and real effort.

If your judging people on their “success” remember it means different things to different people. If you have suffered with depression and anxiety for most of your life success could just mean having a clear mind, which for some would be amazing.

In life if you feel like you have been called to do a particular line of work listen to it and go for it, you never know what fun and exciting times are waiting for you as well as the ultimate success, happiness. You living your purpose will also have a ripple effect and maybe something you have been wanting to share for a long time could change many peoples lives for the better so in a way you are doing you and the world a disservice by not giving your ideas at least a go.

Be a good person, take calculated risks and embrace opportunities when they arrive. If the opportunities don’t arrive go out and find them, they are there you just need to know that there is more out there then you can see and new and nice people and experiences to be had.

Remember just have fun with life and if you’re not happy, look at your options to see what you can do to change that, there is always something.

Everyone has special talents, embrace yours, you will never be for everyone and that’s okay.

True success is happiness and peace of mind, chose your friends, partners, work and lifestyle according to this.

Also, hopefully you like this monochrome look; I am loving how sophisticated it is, well in my opinion. 😉

Take care of yourself and dare to be seen,

Anna 🙂

Top:Kookai/ Skirt: Paint it Red/ Shoes: Top Shop

Hey guys, how has your past week been so far? Mine has gone by so fast and like always it has had ups and downs and many self-doubts. I thought I would write about a topic that I have Googled many times but usually don’t find the answer I am looking for so maybe by me writing this could be some of the answers you are looking for (hopefully).

I think eventually the time comes in everyone’s life where they have hit a roadblock, they have completed all of the things they wanted to or something has happened to make you realize you have literally no idea what to do?!?

First breathe and remember this either has happened or will happen to everyone it’s a natural and potentially fun part of life, but first you have to accept that it’s happening to start with. Then you can start planning what to do next!

When it comes to the work you do, I have come to the realization that it may not be necessary to find your calling, everyone has one but it develops over time and in ways that happen once you start the doing.

Its not so much what you do, but more why you are doing it, for example if why you want to do work because you want to empower woman then this can be achieved in so many ways depending on what you think will work best for you and your lifestyle. Maybe its opening up your own clothing store or working as a women’s only counselor. Although it can be as little as starting to believe in yourself which will spill onto all aspects of your life and other peoples lives. This is just an example, so what is your “WHY”? Then you can find the most appropriate job for you.

Getting lost once in awhile is normal and healthy you just have to remember that and then move forward. The key is too keep moving forward and trusting your own intuition because I have found it to always be right besides you generally only regret the things you didn’t do in life.

A few other ideas to do when you don’t know what to do include:

Spend time with people who care about you and only want the best for you, they will remind you of your strengths and fun side.

Make up your own affirmations, or use mine! My favorite to tell myself are: ‘Either way I will be okay’, ‘Today is a good day’ and ‘Today is going to be the best day of my life’ whether you think it sounds strange or not, who cares affirmations work and make you feel better about your life situation.

Finally remember that this will also pass, everything is life is temporary including not knowing what to do.

Hopefully this has been helpful. Remember the only reason I know how to write about this is because I have felt the same way.

Hopefully you can get some style inspiration from the below look, just keeping is casual 😉 .

Take care of yourself and dare to be seen.

Anna x

Hey guys, how is your week so far? Mine has been okay, but if anyone has any ideas on how to get out of a rut I would be happy to hear them! I thought I would write about my holiday in Bali and how nice and relaxing it was, even though I was basically staying in the heart of Kuta, it didn’t matter and I would completely recommend it.

Towards the end of last year I realized that if I didn’t go on a holiday I might actually go crazy, or crazier ;). So I decided to go to Bali since its relatively cheap and close by.

I went to Bali by myself from the 31^st December – 6^th January. When traveling I often think of this quote: “If you want to go fast go alone, If you want to go far go together”. While I completely agree with this idea, sometimes circumstances just do not permit this to happen and you might need to go alone, wherever that might be. I wanted to do everything myself and not rely on other people for help, which I would normally do when traveling with others. I wanted to be alone and not talk as much as I much as I normally do during the day. I just needed to be quite for a while and get away from my life, which worked!

My holiday was for 6 nights and I stayed at The One Legian. As the holiday was booked late and through peak season, there wasn’t really that much to choose from, but from the hotels available I knew I wanted to feel safe as I was going to be alone. The One is a very safe hotel with security out the front and my room had a triple lock inside, which gave me peace of mind.

During my time in Bali, the days where all spent in a similar way:

In the Morning I woke up around 8:00am and got ready. I had breakfast at the hotel breakfast buffet, which I really enjoyed and it has a wide selection of breakfast food. I had three courses every morning; you have to be indulgent sometime 😉 !

The days almost all consisted of having a massage early on except for the one morning I did yoga at  Seminyak Yoga Shala –  this is a beautiful place to do yoga and only a 15minute drive by taxi from my hotel.The massages I had where all relaxing and therapeutic, my favorite place  Bali Spring was affordable and tranquil. The massages I had there where just what I wanted and the massage therapist even cracked my back and it felt so much better! At another massage parlor I had an “Auravedic” massage for 90mins, although 30 of those involved putting strange oil in my hair and dripping water onto my face, I would recommend not doing something like that.

I made sure I went to the pool everyday to swim, relax and do some reading on the deck chairs. I also enjoyed sitting on the giant couches in the lobby of the hotel that overlooked the street to watch the world go by.

I wasn’t really sure where to go for food so on my first day I just happened to go into the best casual restaurant called Fat Chow Bali which is an Asian Fusion restaurant, it serves some of the best food I have ever had in my life, if you are in Kuta you have to go! I went there 3 times, but I wish I went more to eat all of the delicious dishes. The other restaurants I went to didn’t really compare. Although below my hotel was a stall selling street food and I got the Mee Goreng a couple of times which had great flavors and was only $2.00.

Should you travel alone? YES! You will discover so much about yourself that you might not have found if you are with others. Traveling with others is also great but why not try both if you can to see how it feels. Besides traveling alone for a week isn’t really that long ;).

If I can do it, so can you.

Below is some of my photos from Bali as well as some outfit inspiration as to what to wear, remember it is so HOT!

Take care of yourself and remember its okay to be seen,

Anna 🙂 x

Top: Kookai/ Shorts: Lee/ Shoes: Birkenstock/ Sunglasses: Mimco

The pool at The One

Green Curry at Fat Chow

Chicken and Cashew stir fry at Fat Chow, also very tasty drink!

Glass Bottles on the roof at Fat Chow, so cool!

Some of my Breakfast at The One

Street Food!

Cinnamon Tea and Watermelon

Me in the pool at The One

Amazing mango smoothie at Fat Chow

Hey guys, long time no talk. I thought I would stop writing the blogs over the Christmas break so I could have some time to relax. Anyway who wants to read a blog during this time when you could be at the beach or binge watching a T.V. show?

Happy New Year! I hope 2017 is going well so far for you.

If you have been reading my blog posts you might get the idea that I am kind of stuck in my life at the moment (which is very frustrating).

Most of you don’t know this but I didn’t get high enough grades to get into the Masters of Dietetics which is the qualification I would have needed to get a job working as a Dietitian which is the job my Nutrition degree leads into. This was crushing for me and although I never really told anyone it is very upsetting to see four years of learning with very little career prospects. But all you can do in a situation like that is move on and work out what is the best option moving forward. Looking at my life now, I don’t know if that would have been the right career for me and I definitely wouldn’t have  met some of the awesome people I have had the opportunity of meeting through my jobs.

If you are feeling stuck, not knowing what direction to take. A good first step is to start finding out more of what you like, what your values are, how you handle different situations, what holds your attention and things you can do without getting tired. As any self help book will tell you ” Your interests are not there by accident, they are your calling” not everyone thinks like you, you are unique.

Getting to know who you are and what you really like is an an exciting process, a lot of the time growing up we forget who we are and what we really do like.

Some of the things that I have done to remember what I like and who I am is:

Spend time alone – I went to Bali for a week alone and this was great I also just try to get some alone time everyday.

Challenging workouts to test mental strength – this can help build up your resilience and make you realize you are much stronger then you thought.

Look back at what I enjoyed as a child- This helps to remind yourself what you used to like before any outside influences could tell you  otherwise.

Speak to friends and/or a councilor – Sometimes just speaking to someone about your current life situation you will say something about yourself to them which is the answer you have been looking for.

Read books – I always am reading a book and try to read something everyday this helps to broaden your perspective.

Watch YouTube videos – I love watching videos about life and success. My favorite are by Gary Vee, Kyle Cease and I have also watched this Jim Carry speech  here countless times.

For those wondering what I like, I would say: Fashion, music and going to music festivals, learning, weight training, natural health, reading, spirituality and writing (and more!).

But remember who you are as a person is so much more then this, not only do you have your interests but you have your own values, sense of humor and energy about you.

The more you learn about yourself, the more you can show this to the world.

People have a wide range of interests and that’s what makes us so complex as humans.

Remember no one is perfect, life is a journey not a destination so go out there and find what works for you. Life can be fun and if something is not working try to understand why and start making small changes to fix the problem. This is hard but so worthwhile! Life should not always be good but the frustrating and bad times are there for a reason to help you see that it is time for a change or maybe even time to change your perspective.

Hopefully this is helpful or at least you know that you are not alone :).

Keep on trying new things and being positive, when something doesn’t feel right anymore remember it is time for a change.

Also hopefully you can get some ideas on how to dress for a fun night out.

Dare to be seen.

Take care,

Anna 🙂

Top:Tigermist/ Skort: Interval/ Wallet: Poppy Lissiman/Shoes: Wittner/Photography: Michael Stevens 

Hey Guys, how is your week going so far? Full of the usual life ups and downs I could imagine.

The past week I have gotten some feedback on my writing for this blog, which was all very true. As much as all the posts I have written are the truth and I hope helpful to at least someone. I think they have also skimmed the surface and might even portray my life differently then the way it is in reality, just like all forms of social media seem to do. As much as I am aware that I am incredibly lucky, like everyone else I have a lot of my own insecurities and fears. I just don’t post the tough stuff.

I thought I would share some of my own issues (not all of them, maybe one day I will write about them 😉 ).

I have described the way I live my life as wrapped in cotton wool. This is a very safe way to live, but its not really living. It is not trying so you can’t fail and being afraid to get hurt. I am working on trying to fix this.

I would and still do too a degree put myself down when talking to others, when really just because the person you are talking to may not value the same things as me does not make me any less.

Everyday I have feelings of doubt, inadequacy,  loneliness and am constantly worried about my finances.

What I have come to understand is that life is meant to be difficult. Over coming obstacles, discovering your own inner strength and who you are come from challenging times and putting yourself out there.

It is easy to wrap yourself in cotton wool, but not satisfying. Nothing in life is guaranteed but that is the nature of the game and makes everything a little bit scary, fun and exciting.

So just keep putting yourself out there, whatever you can think of to do (safely and with the best intentions, of course). And remember I am not perfect.

Hopefully you can get some style inspo from this festive look :).

Take care and Merry Christmas!

Thanks for reading,

Anna 🙂

Dress: Tigermist/Bag: Skinny Dip/Shoes: Wittner/Photography Michael Stevens

Hey guys, how is your week going so far? Hopefully you are able to see your issues in perspective.

The past week for me has been pretty fun! I went to a Christmas party (although I drank too much, bloody hangovers are the worst), watched a few movies and ate some tasty food with friends.

I thought I would write about meditation, why I like it so much and why you should also like it ;).

I don’t know about you, but often I get the feeling that the idea of meditating is a taboo topic and is something only hippies do.

Well I am here to tell you its not and I am going to make it cool. Although you shouldn’t meditate to be cool you should do it because you want to ;). To delve deep into who you are and connect with yourself in the most beautiful way.

Meditation has many associated health benefits that include: helping to deal with depression and anxiety, improved sleep, improved creative ability and many more. Although my favorite is just that it allows you to be silent and at one with yourself. This allows your own inner wisdom speak to you .

I have been meditating for over a year now, while in an ideal world I would do it everyday I probably meditate about 4 times a week, which for me is realistic.

So here is how you get started!

• Make sure you chose a time where you will be uninterrupted, maybe the beginning or end of the day.
• If you have incense or a candle you can light that to give the room a beautiful smell and feeling.
• Either you can sit in silence or listen to meditation music that can be found on YouTube or ITunes by typing in ‘Meditation Music’.
• If possible sit cross-legged and straight up on a comfy cushion or if you find this uncomfortable you can sit straight up on a comfortable chair. I like to keep my eyes open, looking down at the floor as this keeps you feeling present and in the moment, although you can close them if you would like to.
• Palms facing upwards, to signify that you are open to the world.
• Breathing should be regular and calm: a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth. Try to get the air into your diaphragm – so that if you put your hand on your stomach you will be able to feel it fill with air.
• Try to focus all of your attention on your breath. If you find your mind wandering that’s okay, it might be an important idea so if it is, write it down but then get back to your deep breathing and focusing on your breath.
• You can count your breaths from 1 to 10, when you reach 10 go back to 1 and repeat. It can be tricky when starting to do this so if you find your mind wondering simply go back to 1.
• I like to ask the question to myself: “What do I need to hear”. Saying this just opens the door for your own internal wisdom to help guide you to find the answers you are seeking.

The amount of time you spend meditating is up to you, although I would recommend 20 minutes, if you are rushed for time 10 minutes is still great!

Remember this is just a beginners guide and there are so many other ways out there to meditate and become silent, this just works for me.

If you have another way of becoming more at peace with yourself you should do that and let me know so I can try it :).

Alternatively just relax and get some casual and fun styling ideas from my photos.

Until next time, Happy Meditating!

Stay strong within yourself

Anna xo

Top: About Eve/Jeans: Lee/ Shoes: Mollini/ Headband: General Pants/ Photography: Michael Stevens

Hey guys, how is your week going so far?

How fast has the year gone? Bloody fast for me, that’s for sure. This past year I have had no actual time off, which looking back I am not sure how I survived. Somehow the end is near and I will be going to Bali at the end of the month 🙂 to do some much needed thinking and relaxing!

There have been many Christmas periods where I felt really guilty for not getting much done during this time of the year. But not this year, I am going to embrace everything and have fun! I really hope you can do the same.

Whether your belief system recognizes Christmas or not, is not important. What is important is allowing yourself the freedom of getting carried away in the moment, to spend quality time with friends and family and occasionally overindulge and not feel guilty about it. You have to have some fun!

I thought I would share some of the things I think is important to do during this time! Hopefully this will help you make the most of your holiday period as well. 

•  Make an effort to spend quality time with friends and family, be present when talking to them. Check in with them to make sure all is going well in their lives and have a few laughs.

• If possible, take a more relaxed approach to your fitness regime, give yourself some time to rest and recover to be fresh for next year. Instead, try going for morning runs or walks to appreciate the beauty around you or go to a local yoga studio to try something new. You never know, you might even like it ;).

• If you are someone who gives others presents why not try to find something that would be of great use to the person, such as a great book that you have read, a scarf that would complement their eyes or simply a hand made card made with love.

•  Appreciate yourself for all of the hard work you have done this past year.

• Set aside time to reflect on the past year, what has been some of your greatest accomplishments? What are some things that you know you could improve on next year?

•  Set aside time to really think about what you want to achieve next year. This may take a few attempts but each time you sit and think you will get closer to knowing what you truly want. Think big and write it down! Goal setting can be for all aspects of life, such as: to spend more time with friends who understand and value you, read 12 books and make $100,000 in a year. Remember it is up to you to create success in your life the rest will fall into place, you just have to let it.

But most importantly, just relax and go with the flow. Who knows what exciting things will happen!

Also, hopefully you can get some fashion inspiration from this look. How awesome are bell sleeves?!?

Take care of yourself and stay positive.

Until next time,

Anna xo

Top: The Fashionista Report/Skirt: Paint it Red/ Shoes: Wittner/ Photography: Michael Stevens

Hey guys, how is your week going? I just wanted to say if you are reading this then thank you! You should also thank yourself for taking some time to do some reading to take the time to understand other people’s lives and perspectives.

For those of you who don’t know I am 26, I know in the scheme of life it is not that old. Although growing up I always thought that 26 was the right age to have your life together.

But to be honest I really don’t, although I have the feeling a lot of other people out there don’t as well.

As frustrating as this is for me this past year I have found a lot of cracks that no matter what path I was to take in life needed to be fixed as it is almost impossible to have real success unless those underlying issues were addressed.

The low value I placed on myself was where a lot of my own issues were coming from. I didn’t value myself at all, which is very frustrating. After a lot of my own observations on people and my own reading I have found the idea of the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have to be completely true and fundamental if you are looking to have any success in life no matter what that is, whether it is in a loving relationship or running your own business.

The moment you start seeing value in yourself other people will immediately be able to pick up on it and it will improve everything around you. Some people might not even like you anymore after they find that you are valuing yourself now, but those people aren’t for you.

Valuing yourself can come in a few ways. For some it is just a natural instinct to value themselves and if that’s you then keep up the good work but try to remember that not everyone feels this way yet.

For others it takes longer, you also need to come to the realization that you don’t value yourself and even that can sometimes take awhile.

Life will present you with circumstances that can make you realize you don’t value yourself and this is a great thing. Once you find you have a problem, you can fix it!

Firstly you need to self reflect and look back at some situations to see how you allowed other people to treat you.

Look into your past and try to see some of the situations where you didn’t see value in yourself. Often this is a result of unhelpful thinking patterns, which is just your default thinking pattern to particular situations that you have used for many years. Default thinking patterns are basically just annoying thinking patterns you have developed over time which could seem like they are protecting you when really they are keeping you small. Don’t worry I still have a lot of these that I am slowly changing.

Realizing you have these default patterns is a game changer, if you know you have one pattern you are able to look at it and understand you have the ability to change this pattern and choose a new thought pattern to these circumstances, one that will be more loving and kind towards yourself.

When talking about yourself to others, don’t put yourself down everyone has had different experiences in life, which makes you unique. How boring would the world be if everyone thought the same and had the same career aspirations?

Start investing in yourself. The more you learn and can add to yours and other people’s lives the better. This will also add value to yourself as a person.

Value other people, seeing value in others is so important and only adds to the value you see in yourself. Always listen to there opinion and thoughts, you don’t always have to agree but you do have to know that like you they have amazing value.

Having said all of this, just keep going out there in life no matter what. Doing anything is literally always better then doing nothing!

Also if this writing isn’t for you, why not just get some awesome styling tips from these photos, I mean can you even get a better fashion choice then a sparkly mesh top with dinosaurs on it :D?

Thanks for reading!

Until next time,

Take care of yourself.

Anna xo

Top: Skinny Dip / Jeans: Lee / Bag: Skinny Dip / Shoes: Wittner

Photography: Michael Stevens