#TheGlowUp 2018

To use the world "glow" in 2018 may sound outdated, old fashioned and simply archaic...but let me explain why GLOWING UP is even more important in 2018.

The term #GlowUp became popular around 2015/2016 and is usually used in a context that portrays that you are progressing in life; that there has been a transformation; and according to The Urban Dictionary "to go from the bottom to the top to the point of disbelief". The term has been used in many ways, but mostly to describe people who have improved upon their image since high school (or perhaps even before that).  But what does it REALLY mean to #GlowUp ?

Radiance. Light. Flame. Heat. GLOW.

#TheGlowUp speaks to a transformation. I'd like to call it, a coming into oneself. I've rationalized it as really getting to know yourself; being in touch with your needs; coming to a realization of your value, worth, importance, skills and contributions to society. It is the rebirth of a more confident, radiant YOU. The glow up does not refer solely to your physical appearance (hell, it doesn't even have to take into account your physical appearance) but to a 

consciousness of self.

The glow up is about striving for, and achieving your best self; working towards personal development and being unapologetically YOU. You are moulding your life into your own vision and living within the parameters of the purpose you envision for your life. It is a complete transformation of mind, body and soul. 

This has informed my theme for this year: Let's Glow (#LetsGlow). During the last year, I have done a lot of introspection and I am ready now to step into my purpose; to get into transformation mode; to #GlowUp. I would like to take you all on the journey, hence the collective nature of the hashtag, I am a firm believer in "no one left behind" (however, if you don't want to come along that's cool too). So this year, #LetsGlow. Let us really walk into our purpose, get into transformation mode, take someone with us along the journey and ...