Define Your Own Success

🌸 Inspiration Corner

"Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." – Maya Angelou

Can we all just take a deep breath and shout AMEN to that? Maya didn’t need a fancy TED Talk or a 47-slide PowerPoint to deliver truth—she just said it. And honestly, she nailed it. Success isn't some mountaintop with a golden trophy waiting. It's not a specific number in your bank account or a follower count on your feed. It’s way more personal. It’s quiet. It’s deep. It’s looking in the mirror and going, “You know what? I really like this human.”

Let’s break it down. Liking yourself? That’s a journey, not a snap-your-fingers moment. Liking what you do? That’s where joy sneaks in. And liking how you do it? Oof. That’s confidence and integrity having a little dance party in your soul. When you’ve got all three? Babyyy, you’re not just winning—you’re glowing.



🧘 Mindful Living Tip

Redefining Your Version of Success (Without the Burnout)

Do a Joy Audit – What makes you feel good in your skin? More of that, please.

Check the Mirror, Not the Metrics – Instead of measuring success in likes, check your vibes. Were you kind? Were you true to you? Gold stars all around.

Stop Hustling for Likes You Don’t Even Like – If you're doing it for approval, it’s not your success.

Style Points Matter – Don’t just get things done—do them your way. Whether it’s with glitter, calm confidence, or full-on jazz hands.

Ritual Over Routine – Add little moments of meaning to what you do. Coffee? Sip it like a ceremony. Sending emails? Bless them with peace and typos that you forgive.



💭 Reader’s Corner

"For the longest time, I thought success meant becoming a manager. Then I got the job... and hated every second. Turns out success for me is baking cookies on Tuesdays and freelancing in pajamas." – Elena, former boss babe

"I used to chase promotions until I realized I already had what I wanted—a simple life I love waking up to." – Marco, minimalist

"My daughter told me, 'Mom, you smile more now.' That’s when I knew I made it." – Tita Fely, retired teacher turned plantita

​So hey, if you’re in the middle of a hustle, a pivot, or a nap (respect), take a second to ask yourself: Do I like me? Do I like this? Do I like how I’m showing up? Because if that’s a yes, friend... you’re already living the dream.

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