Writing everything down makes it real. Still have some difficulties to be positive but I'm getting there.

Cynthia

I love that this short writing and these couple of questions made me realize so much! I used to write all day every day. Untill I didn’t feel like it anymore cause I was stuck in all my feelings. And I missed it. Now I created a level of consciousness I apparently craved. These questions made me stand still and reset my goals. After saying the affirmation 3x to myself I noticed how I also wanted to invite and feel gratitude towards life, including the one I’m living. Which I havent felt in a long time. You guys are amazing, and for that I’m thankful!

Aaja

Elodie Valentin

This was quite an experience. What is Self love? I was so use to caring for others to the point where once upon a time in my life, I didn’t know what self-love means.  Since my daughter went away to college and I became an empty nester, it really hit me hard because I didn’t feel like I had a purpose anymore and that it was time for me to regroup and do something for me. 🤔 I’m still working on that one...it’s getting better..this exercise opened my eyes.

Valencia Hall-Jones

this was needed..i am ready to be happy.. and with the last couple of days i am finding my happiness again, when my bestfriend passed away(my mother) i felt empty, a different type of sadness and depression. i stopped saying i was good when others asked how i was doing i would respond with “im okay” because in reality i was not good and in my mind i did not deserve to be good or happy without her... and i realized for the past three years i have been saying i am JUST okay it became  a routine...these last two days  when people ask me how im doing im responding im good! im happy! i want to be happy i deserve it!* thank you ladies for this platform and this challenge❤️

Shay Davis

this practice made my thoughts more clear about what I want, how I wanna feel & what I want to achieve (more) ! Some of these questions we should defenitely ask ourselves more frequently after each week, to be more conscious about our own growth & setbacks for every week! It gives you a clear insight on what to focus on & what to let go.. totally loving this exercise! 
~ I am willing to learn, the more I learn, the more I grow! ❤️ ~

Jennifer Adarkwa

This is exactly what I needed after the last couple of days! The yoga and meditation really gave me the feeling like it was time for me to make changes in my life and this journal exercise came right on time for me to create a vision for myself ❤️

Aalliyah

Your mind is your home in order to be at peace with yourself you have to clean up the rooms from clutter. Today we are cleaning up the rooms of our mind with a journal exercise.

We’ll be setting intentions for the upcoming days. Creating a clear vision of where we want to be, how we want to feel and what we want to achieve during this challenge.

Day 3
Self Love
|| My Mind, My Home ||

Tanisha

Too advanced for me but it’s a good start :)

Stella Sofia

Amazing! Definitely needed this today💪🏼💪🏼

Emma

Day 1 
||Breath & Movement||
Yoga Flow

Have been having a rough few days, I needed this! I listened to my body and about halfway through I switched to child’s pose🤷🏽‍♀️😂

Very calming + mindful. 

I appreciated the moment of stretching legs 🦵🏾🦵🏾

Aprili R. E. Amani

Day 2
|| Inner Peace ||
Guided Meditation

Again wonderful! Did this for the second time and first time I had a laugh at losing my balans second time I had already improved a biy

Renova Keteldijk

Everyday I get a little better at doing each pose. And like every time I feel so at ease. Thank you for today 💕

That practice was great. I really enjoy how balancing challenges your physical and mental body.

Day 4
|| Finding Balance ||
Yoga Flow

Did this before going outside for an appointment. So happy I did because I feel so relaxed now. This is a new habit I'm creating and I love it.

So hard to keep focus as my breath is way too fast voor 5 counts in and out. But the way thoughts and feelings arise in the silence was exactly what I needed. As I was feeling low on energy and aggitated, I now know it was sadness underneath. Definitely something I’d like to practise more often, as it’s only 10 min a day. To dig deeper and find peace of mind!

relaxing i still need to work on my breathing techniques. but this is soothing

Day 5
||Mind, Body & Breath||Guided Meditation

It's actually the first time in my life I've been able to answer questions like these. I have clear vision of what I want and I'm going after it

Again, mind blown. It almost seems too simple to work, which already explains how I can create difficulties for myself. But these questions made me realize I’m already aware and moving towards my goals and reconsider if my fears are actually still my fears or just habits for way too long which creates stagnant energy. Thank you for simplifying things this way!

These exercises are making journaling a bit easier 🙌🏾

Day 6
Self Love
|| Safe Space ||

Chaquinta Perkins

omgaaaaawd! not gunna lie i cussed a few times during this session!*  man o man this was a workout and my poor body just doesnt understand what i want it to quite do just yet because im still learning myself... at times i felt myself getting frustrated  and mad with me... there was a moment i almost quit..but then i stopped and said why are you mad Shay? because you dont look like JuJu? because your body wont bend and twist right now?! STOP IT BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING! thank yourself for stretching yourself further than you ever have! thank you for trying! thank you for also knowing your limit when there isnt something u cant do just yet.. just break and do child  pose..breathe!  i even rewinded on certain parts to watch how juju was placing her feet and body at certain poses. although i have a metal rod in my spine  i am LIMITLESS! (until my body says otherwise😂)  im glad i didnt give up and im proud for today❤️❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂 cheers to me🥂🥂

This workout was a breath of fresh air. My muscles were shaking and once I figured out how to breathe properly I was more relaxed and the movements became more fluid. I was always told that I am such a strong person. I’ve learned after my flow that I can’t control everything. Each challenge you’ve given me served a purpose and a message of what I’m feeling at the time. I never understood about having a strong core. That core is your center... I can’t control it with my mind, I have to allow it to flow within me. Thank you ladies.🙏🏽

Day 7
||Call on your Strength||
Yoga Flow

Releasing Negativity was difficult for me to relax at first. After 5 minutes I was able to connect with my feelings. The inhaling 5 counts and exhaling 5 counts helped me focus on my breathing and affirmations. I am learning to allow myself to be vulnerable and letting go of my fears and taking more risks.

Today was a bit tricky for me.. my fam spend the whole day here until late so I could not find a "quiet" place to meditate. When I did calm myself and started the meditation, someone interrupted it 😩😭 (even after letting them know NOT to interrupt) So I had to restart like 2/3 times, until I went upstairs and locked the door 😂 Now i know for sure.. only meditate when I am by myself lol, lesson learned ! The minute I got in my element I felt good again, at peace again and calm 🙏🏽

Today, I was consumed with a lot of emotions about worthiness. Today’s meditation helped get me in a better head space and I loved the affirmations that were offered. Saying them out loud really helps ground me and internalize the affirmation.

Day 8
||Releasing Negativity||
Guided Meditation

This one was a hard one for me, but much needed!! I find it hard to to talk to the mirror and keep looking away. But didn't give up, kept repeating the affirmations and in the end it became easier. This is something I need to keep working on! Thank you for this❤

Nguud

I defenitely needed this self love exercise, it was the perfect timing. Since friday I was having some self doubt moments, random thoughts about my future and I really needed a kick or push like Jennifer.. look what you've accomplished so far, look what you've changed about yourself so far and there is so much more ahead of you.. but take some time to applaud for yourself too! So this was really a reminder for me to stop lacking and keep pushing, sometimes it's okay to have a moment and rethink everything but don't dwell on it too long! ❤️❤️❤️

I feel relieved and proud of myself. I feel more calm and I have more mental clarity of what’s been stirring up my emotions through out the years. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. 🙏🏽

Day 9
|| Letting Go ||
Self Love Exercise

i get  frustrated very quickly with yoga, i hope to improve  my own attitude towards yoga when i dont feel i look a certain way or if im not doing the stretch or pose correctly im still kinda harsh on myself with yoga, my neck is still very tense when i stretch in cobra pose i believe it is called? also have to remind myself i do have a flippin rod in my spine.

I loved the workout once again, I started with yoga in the morning & now I'm ending the day with yoga right before going to bed! I can't believe it's day 10 already.. BUT I don't want it to end 😩😭 so ready for more after this challenge ❤️❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽

I really loved today’s heart opening flow. I set an intention for unconditional self love during the practice and released judgement about what my practice looked like. It was a beautiful flow and I felt good and fully present in my body after.

Day 10
||Opening up the Heart||
Yoga Flow

This meditation was a perfect way to end the challenge!! it was hard at first, but when i started counting i felt so much peace inside me. This challenge helpt me a lot with my chronic pain! I can't thank you 2 enough❤

This meditation was very relaxing and my breathing was much controlled and steady. I am so proud of myself that I can actually follow a guided meditation now. Meditating can be so awakening. I never knew how it plays a big part with connecting with your senses. You can get so lost in the moment. It’s hard to explain....

this tuesday was a tough one for me work wise and personal wise, i just couldnt focus like i wanted to in the meditation i also think when the video started glitching on me it threw my concentration off. i was really focused on blocking the negative thoughts instead of allowing them to flow..today was rough.. i think i will try the meditation again tomorrow..Wednesday has to be a better day for me❤️

Day 11

|| Inner Glow ||

Guided Meditation

I had to think of  two more things that I love about myself. It took me a little longer to finish because I never thought about the things I love about myself. Ten was a lot but I’m still working on my self love. I can be very hard on myself and it’s only because I
 a dope soul. 😁

the last and final exercise of the  12 day OwnYourGlow challenge!*  i did it!* i have made so many positive changes in just three weeks! i didnt believe it could be done, everything in my gut, in my soul my own worst enemy(me) told me i could not do this course or challenge. when i first came across the initial  wellness course i felt like a failure because i didnt complete everything in my own silly timeline that i had set for MYSELF! i reached out to Mwanini and let her know my feelings and how terrified i was of change and felt like i let her down!* boy did she push the restart button on my life, she guided me and me let know it was okay to start over and begin again and that i could do this if i was ready for a change. i cried and cried some more, vented to her she listened, and encouraged me,she talked me through the whole process of WHAT WE (not i) BUT WE WERE GOING TO DO AND ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER... she stayed on me even when i avoided her she let me know i was never alone through this entire thing!  she pushed me to become my better self and when i began to feel discouraged she and her equally beautiful sister picked me up and reminded me to be kind to myself. these life lesson i will take with me,  although i had started to get into yoga with my own sister a year and half ago i would  make excuses of why i couldnt do it (im tired, my body hurts, i can never do this) the guided yoga lessons even tho i still cussed i completed them each time!  and now im really trying to incorporate yoga into my life.   i really had to change my own mind frame and stop talking against myself and down to myself.my coworkers  see a major difference in me, my own sister even joined the challenge because she could see the changed and affects happening in me just through texts messages(plus i was constantly talking about ownyourglow and these two magnificent sisters i met  online🥰)THANK YOU MAWANINI  AND JUJU!* my new glow family yall really are my sisters! and i cant personally thank you enough for lighting a spark in me! i cant wait to meet you beautiful souls in person and just hug you both so much!  


I LOVE ME! today i CHOOSE ME!! i deserve to be happy again i owe it to myself💜

It took me a while before I found 10 things, but that wasn't the hardest part. It was looking in the mirror and say those things and believing it. I cried. I don't want to feel this way anymore. I'm going to read and say the 10 things I've written when I want to feel good again and smile when I look in the mirror.

Day 3 Self Love || My Mind, My Home ||

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