10 things to stop doing in order to unlock vibrancy in your life.

“Finding joy” seems to be a concept that is everywhere but with very little direction on how to do it. The answer could very well lie in what you stop doing, allowing and thinking.

“Nine years ago I wrongly thought I had everything I had ever wanted and had become all I would ever be. “

“Learning how to say “no” is a must. This is an obligation in order to create boundaries to protect my work and my self.”

Paris Guide from photographer, Kate Devine.

“…to find a way to live with fluctuating income, doing the many things I adore instead of having a stable career where I feel only limited joy and creativity, I consider that success. “

“As you grow, you’re always dealing with a new level of self-doubt, but I’ve learnt to be comfortable with what I’m doing and with my achievements.”

“If you don’t have every single thing lined up perfectly, personality and knowing how to sell yourself can really work in your favor.”

“The idea of going back into someone else's dream and work environment was too suffocating.”

“You have to recover quickly from missteps, keep your North Star in mind and keep moving forward.”

“I’m like one of those silly blow up things that you punch and it keeps rising back up…I just pick up my mess and keep going.”

“My parents were dead against my move overseas… I know they were trying to protect me, but my gut told me I was making the right decision.“

“I’m not afraid of anyone… I just feel like a human is a human.”

“I prioritize comfort and pleasure over pretty much all else.”

Imposter syndrome makes you think you’ve fooled everyone and you’ll eventually be revealed for the fraud that you are. Believe me, you’re not that great of an actor. You earned your way in.