Seven seconds.
That’s all you’ve got to make a first impression. We’ve all heard it. We know it. And while it’s important to make a first impression on a date, a job interview, or meeting someone new, a lot of us take it way farther than that.
Some of us turn seven seconds into a lifetime habit. We try to get it "right," look a certain way, and meet other people’s expectations. And that's the fastest (if not the biggest) road to burnout.
The problem with focusing on image alone is it's a game you’ll never win.
The constant worry about what others think? It’s exhausting.
Chasing trends, trying to fit into an image that’s not yours—it’s a hamster wheel.
That’s why knowing the difference between image and style makes all the difference.
Image is about appearances. It gets you noticed, grabs attention, and then it’s gone.
But style? Style is about YOU. It's something you're born with--the core of who you are. It's about how you show up in the world—not just how you look. It's how you feel when you walk into a room. It’s how you speak to and treat others. It’s your energy. Your essence. Your IT factor.
If you’re constantly chasing the approval of others, trying to meet their standards, and feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the process, you’re worried about your image. But when you cultivate style, you focus on who you are and how you want to show up in the world.
You don’t worry about “looking nice.” You focus on being kind.
You don’t worry about looking polished. You focus on being powerful.
You don’t worry about looking impressive. You focus on making an impact on the world around you.
When you focus on style, you’re not performing; you’re being you. You stop chasing approval. You stand in your power. You own your energy. And that’s how you banish burnout and succeed with style.
So, here's the question: are you creating an image or cultivating your style?
The answer to that makes all the difference.
~Your Real Life Fairy Godmother™#unlockyourITfactor #signaturesoulstyle #emergeempowered
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