Surround yourself with people that inspire you. When I say surround, that doesn’t just mean physically. Make sure that even the people you follow on social media are those you look up to, those you aspire to be like . So much of social media these days (especially recently!) is so negative, draining and toxic . It is not conducive to your well being to read those posts, watch those videos. 

You know the ones I mean. 

The ones that make your stomach turn, your heart race , make your head shake…the ones that make you feel like you want to crawl out of your skin. 

A few years ago I started following Rachel Brathen, “Yoga Girl” . First on Instagram, then snapchat and so on. I found myself drawn to her positivity — it’s contagious. Though I do practice yoga , I am not a “yogi” by any means. But I follow for her optimism , her business sense , her bright cheerful smile . These are the people that I choose to keep in my life. Those that lift you up- the ones that make you feel like you’ve known them forever- even though they live halfway across the world . 

Here’s an Interview Rachel did awhile ago. Her authentic optimism translates even in this medium. 

Enjoy your weekend and remember to look for the beauty that surrounds you.  

Xo,

J