Inspiration

How To Become Unrecognizable This Year

by Olivia White

Let’s be clear: I’m not saying you need to move to a new city and start answering to “Lola.” (Unless that sounds fun, in which case—no judgment.) I’m saying it’s time to glow up so hard that even your past self’s like, “Damn, who’s she?”

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1. Make Goals That Don’t Suck

Figure out what you actually want. Not “be perfect,” but like… “feel less like a soggy couch.” Write it down. Break it up. Tape it to your mirror. Threaten yourself with glitter if necessary.

2. Treat Your Body Like It’s Not Disposable

Eat real food. Move your limbs in ways that don’t make you want to die. Moisturize something. Get enough sleep so you don’t start hallucinating your houseplants are judging you (again).

3. Grow Your Brain, Not Just Your Netflix List

Read things that don’t involve murder. Take a class. Fail at something weird. Try. Fall over. Laugh. Repeat.

4. Wear Stuff That Makes You Feel Like a Badass

If your clothes say “sad beige blob,” maybe change that. Wear the glitter boots. Fix your posture so you stop looking like a haunted shrimp. Smile like you know something they don’t (because you do).

5. Clean Up Your Emotional Mess

Journal. Meditate. Cry, but like… productively. Say no to crap that drains your soul. Say yes to therapy if your emotional baggage is getting frequent flyer miles.

6. Learn Weird, Cool Stuff

Want to make pottery or speak Italian or finally figure out Excel without swearing? Do it. Become that mysterious, multi-talented creature people assume has a trust fund.

7. Repeat Until You’re Glorious

Consistency isn’t sexy, but it works. Tiny daily changes will sneak up on you until one day you catch your reflection and go, “Wait. I’m kinda amazing now.”

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