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Stop minimizing. What do I mean by that? .
When you are referring to things you are working on, passionate about, or interested in, stop acting like “it’s just this small thing.” .
Look, I get it. It feels safer to keep it tiny, hidden from judgement or fear of failure. Or maybe you feel like it actually IS small because you’re still growing your audience, or it’s not generating a six-figure income, or whatever. So you reinforce its smallness by naming it as such. You refer to it as your “little” side hustle, your “little” project, your “little” business, the “little” book you’re writing, your “little” hobby, your “little” blog... or it’s “just this thing” you’re doing on the side. It’s like these things that you’re passionate about and invest your time & heart into are cute little miniatures or adorable toys to keep tucked away. .
But here’s the thing...You are not a little girl! You are a grown ass woman. And whatever you are putting your precious time and beautiful heart into is worthy! .
It’s worthy of your own respect and that of others. So please, change the narrative. Words are powerful. What if every time you wanted to describe your project as “little,” you called it “badass” instead? Your badass side hustle, your badass blog, your badass hobby... you get the idea. How would that change how you feel about it? Would you feel more empowered? Confident? Emboldened to share your project more broadly? While you can’t harp on or change what other people think, I believe it would impact others’ perceptions, too. .
Do discuss in the comments! At the very least, I hope this post made you super sick of the word “little” so that you’ll avoid it for that reason alone. Change the story inside your own head & it will change your life. #styledbycharlotte
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Things I’m thankful for Thursday:
1️⃣Alliteration 2️⃣Pantry/fridge/freezer stocked full of yummy foods 3️⃣ Had a fun month-end last night with my @stelladot team tracking to hit our July goals
4️⃣ Beach trip with friends this weekend @lydiampeyton @mollyingraham @stephaniecissel @laura.myrick 5️⃣ @bradpottieger gets home from 2 weeks of work travel TONIGHT!!!!!!!
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How about you? What’s on your mind this #ThankfulThursday ?
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#styledbycharlotte : @paris_okphoto via @flytographer
Ready to go!!!! So excited to be heading out to Denver today for one of my FAVE weekends of the entire year: Hoopla! It’s our annual conference, which focuses on celebration, empowerment, and community. Super excited to hear from the founder of Ellevest for the keynote address, as well as other notable female business owners. Plus the launch of our newest collection!!! And catching up with all my friends from across North America. So much goodness squeezed into a few days! Stay glued to my stories - I’ll give you the inside perspective. #styledbycharlotte #styledbycharlottetravel #sdjoy #mystelladotlife
Is this real life I feel like I am living in a dream! #styledbycharlotte #styledbycharlottetravels #parisfrance
I have never received so many DMs about a specific item!!! I’m so glad y’all love this bow as much as I do. I linked my bows and the headbands I am wearing today. Screenshot this pic to get shoppable product details with the LIKEtoKNOW.it app http://liketk.it/2BHrt #liketkit @liketoknow.it
Shoutout to @bradpottieger for being the real MVP. This picture was 100% his idea!
Cheers to 2 years! Happy anniversary @bradpottieger - still giddy about being your wife! Thanks for keeping me laughing all throughout two trips around the sun. ☀️ I'm looking forward to many more ahead. ❤️ I'm reliving our gorgeous Charlottesville wedding on the blog today! ⛪️ Link in bio. #styledbycharlotte #twoyears #happyanniversary #cbpottietheknot / by @thephotographysmiths