My mindset shifts are happening slowly, but they’re happening.

And my business is going to benefit because of it.

My work is going to go back to focusing on the heart of why I started. To create gorgeous images and help people feel like the best, most authentic version of themselves. Because when I get back to the heart of why I started, and focus on making every single client experience as beautiful as I can, I know the rest will follow.

Remember, self-care and self-love are not selfish; they are necessary pieces of a healthy, balanced life. By taking care of ourselves, we’re ensuring that we have enough to give to continue supporting others and contribute positively to the world around us. So, take a deep breath, listen to your needs, and give yourself the care and love you deserve. You are worth it.

I think my favorite part of the group branding sessions I had this year was the connection I watched happen between the women who attended. They all got to know each other in a way that otherwise wouldn’t have happened, which is a huge deal to me. My goal with these was to give small business owners a chance to get gorgeous pictures at a lower cost than a full session while also providing some connections with other entrepreneurs.

If you’ve been struggling to connect with yourself: I see you.

I’ve been there. In fact, I struggle to connect with myself more often than you would think given how much I talk about self-care. We get so caught up in our lives and our everyday worries, stressors, to-do lists, etc. that we forget to slow down and focus on ourselves.

So today, I want to give you some reminders along with some things you can do to reconnect with yourself in different ways throughout the rest of the summer.