Today’s pep talk is for the Chick who edits herself in real time based on what she imagines other people might think.
Welcome back to Being Relatable. This is part of my Hype Yourself Up Pep Talk Series, where I’m helping you let go of what you are not taking into 2026 and step into a HYPE worthy year.
If you have ever edited yourself in real time because you imagined what someone might think, you are not alone. Caring what others think is human. You are wired for connection and belonging. The goal is not to stop caring altogether; the goal is to stop letting imagined opinions pilot your life.
Someone will always have an opinion. About your clothes, business, relationships, ambitions, and the list goes on and on. But at the end of the day, the only person who has to live with the consequences of your choices is you. Their opinions are commentary. Your decisions are your legacy.
Question to ponder: If you trusted your own opinion of yourself more than anyone else’s, what would you do differently in the next 30 days?
Tiny action: Choose one small thing today that feels authentic to you, even if you imagine someone may raise an eyebrow. Wear the outfit, share the post, ask the question, pitch the idea. Then notice: did the world actually end, or did you get a little freer?
Take this a step further: If you’re tired of letting other people’s opinions drive your decisions, join us for the HYPE Worthy Year Bootcamp. You’ll get space to define what you want your year to be about, so you’re not building your life around their commentary.
You owe it to yourself to have a life, career, and relationships that hype you up, and I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way. Join us for the HYPE Worthy Year Bootcamp.
