Nice Things I Say to Myself
It’s the law of attraction, baby.
My sister in law was the person who introduced me to lucky girl syndrome. It was a few years ago, while we were on vacation together with a few of our other sisters/in-law, and she casually said to me - everything works out for you. You’re so lucky. You have lucky girl syndrome.
My initial reaction was surprise. Oh wow. Is that how you see it? I asked, somewhat taken aback. I was all kinds of ready to get defensive. But then she explained. It’s the law of attraction. Generally what you believe will happen is what does happen, and if you can talk yourself into believing that things work out for you, then they probably will.
That sounds cool, right? But then I promptly forgot about it.
Also - I always say I’m not woo-woo right before I do something completely woo-woo, so let’s go.
Flash forward to a month ago when a loooong winter and general ennui had me feeling pretty dismal. It was probably seasonal depression, but I was literally crying on my way into work every morning, and just feeling like everything I touched went wrong. I was crabby, snappy and every day felt like a bad day. Doom scrolling didn’t help, but I did it anyway but I love a cheap self-soothe. I stumbled on this IG post that reminded me of that lucky girl syndrome, and I decided to give it a try. I mean, it can’t hurt anything right? And so I started telling myself nice things every morning on my drive into work and honestly? I think it’s working.
Here’s what I’m telling myself (aka the lies I’m beginning to believe) -
I am diligent and disciplined. I don’t need instant gratification to keep doing the next right thing.
I am kind and I assume people have good intentions.
I try really really hard.
I am so lucky. Things just work out for me.
I am so happy.
I am nice. I am friendly. People like me.
I’ve also picked up saying aloud the things I’m grateful for. Things like my job and financial stability. Having a warm and cozy home. My family’s safety and health.
And guys, I literally feel lighter. I do feel happy. I’m really starting to fall for this idea that I can create my own reality by creating the mindset. I live so much in my head - might as well make it a positive place to live, you know?
What nice things can you tell yourself? It doesn’t have to be true. Just start saying it and I bet you’ll start believing it and then from there, it can become true. See? I really am so woo-woo after all.
+Do you believe in manifestation?
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+It’s St. Patty’s weekend and there’s some sales happening.
Aerie // 17% off + free shipping with code “lucky17”
J Crew Factory // No code needed for these markdowns. Love these cream colored pants for work and play. And this is giving Lilly Pulitzer vibes.
Old Navy // They are absolutely refusing to disappoint lately. My theory on old mall stores is that they’re stepping up their game to stay valid while the world shifts to online shopping around them. Lots of picks this weekend!
No contest, I want it in the orange stripes.
Classic, looks comfortable, but also like, a little bit sexy.
If I had a little girl, she’d have every single color way. What a steal for fun kid’s shoes!
Just a friendly reminder that Sephora and Ulta are both running competing daily deals this month. It’s like an advent calendar for beauty enthusiasts - you gotta check back every day!
Today is the cult classic moisturizer that this really cool girl in my high school had and she was my original influencer I guess, because I’ve found it to be elite status ever since.
Related: all my daily drivers.