Live footage of me trying to find my confidence
You actually have to practice believing in yourself
It doesn’t just all come together.
It starts small and slow
It’s wobbly and unsure
But as it grows and develops it becomes something bigger.
Something more sturdy
Something more real
And that always starts with a first step.
Making a decision and taking that first tiny action.
SOMETHING TO PONDER
What is the first step you’re willing to take towards believing in yourself and pursuing your dreams?
the failure bow
I walked to the front of the group, stood up straight, and with a big smile exclaimed, “Thank you, I failed!”
I then extended my arms and gave an unnecessarily dramatic bow like I’d just finished my Broadway debut.
From there, I was greeted with a massive round of applause.
I’m taking an improv class, and one of the first things you learn is not only to accept that mistakes will happen, but to embrace failure with a flourish.
They call it the “failure bow.”
In this fast-paced comedic environment, it helps you not to focus on shrinking with embarrassment when you say the wrong thing.
I don’t like to think of myself as a perfectionist, but if I’m 100% honest, I try my best to appear to have it all together, even when on the inside, I often feel quite the opposite.
The beauty of taking this class is that I’m consistently reminded that mistakes are inevitable, and we get to decide how we respond to them.
You can beat yourself up or shake it off and try again.
Because failure is only temporary if you’re willing to keep going.
The little-known tv shows that low-key changed my life
After coming across a tweet that listed underrated shows the author didn’t believe people watched, I felt inspired to create my own list.
Popular – A dramatic comedy set in a high school where rival queen bees become stepsisters. This show had my friend group in a chokehold in the early aughts. I miss the WB.
Suburgatory – It was basically “As Told by Ginger,” but with real humans. A single dad moves his daughter to a boring suburb outside of New York, and comedy ensues.
Selfie – This contemporary update of “My Fair Lady” follows a social media obsessed pharmaceutical sales rep who learns the importance of offline friendships from her incredibly handsome and boring coworker.
Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23 – This is a contemporary update of the 90s movie classic “Party Girl,” where a small-town girl moves to New York and befriends a lovable scammer who’s randomly friends with James Van Der Beek.
Being Human – This British comedy horror follows a werewolf, ghost, and vampire who share an apartment and try to live a “normal” life.
If you have watched any of these shows, please reply to let me know. Sometimes I feel like I made them up.
Sometimes you just have to embrace the “stuckness”
Embrace the stuckness
Because standing still is often the best way to figure out where you go next.
Embrace the shadows
Because it’s only by experiencing the darkness that we can appreciate the light.
Embrace the imperfections
Because accepting yourself fully is what allows you to love others just as they are.
If you are in a season of transition, let me humbly say: You are my people. This year has been wobbly and confusing. But I also feel like I’ve been teetering closer and closer to clarity.
Take forward steps when you can.
Take breaks when you need to.
I believe in you.
My life’s goal is to create 1 million smiles
My mission as an artist is to create a more beautiful world by sharing uplifting content that inspires and educates.
That’s why I’ve designed Joy Bombs affirmation cards.
They’re more than just a product – they’re a message of hope and encouragement.
When you use them, you’ll be reminded that you’re not alone, and that you have the power to transform your life and the lives of others.
But this is only the beginning.
My goal is to see 1 million smiles inspired by these affirmation cards, reminding people of their power, potential, and worth.
With your help, I believe we can create a ripple effect of positivity that will make the world a better place, one smile at a time.
Preorders close this Friday. Let’s start this project with a bang.
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