*updated July, 2025
Be honest with yourself… When was the last time you did something just because it was fun?
Because it lit something up inside you? Because it gave you a tingle of excitement and gave you a little thrill at being alive?
Taking time to really know what you love doing and experiencing is critical in living a life that lights you up. If you don’t know, you don’t glow.
Not sure about your Glow levels? Play with this 1-minute Glow Check and get a clear sense of where you need to focus your fun.
Ideas to Boost Your Glow
Do you even know what would be on that list of things you would love to easefully have MORE of in your life? We usually think of adding more to-do’s that add to our chaotic balance of ‘all the things’ but this list is different. Here are are focusing on things that would make you feel lighter, make your Glow glowier.
You can think of these are your ‘special ingredients’ that add a boost to your, that refill your cup of glow right in the middle of your busy life as a way to tame the sense of overwhelm that creeps in.
They support the expansion of your life and help give you capacity to regulate yourself through moments that strain and stress you.
‘Special Ingredient’ Ideas to Expand Your Glow
Let your personal style reflect your inner artist today because you are a living expression of your creativity.
Turn a daily moment into a sacred one — coffee, walking, journaling, because the divine lives in the ordinary, everyday moments.
Create a “glow pace” playlist to anchor your creative or work rhythm because music codes your momentum.
Plan a “glow walk” with no destination, just sensation because presence expands pleasure.
Notice the feeling the of the wind whip through your hair while you run errands, reminding you of your past moments of freedom and channel them into your present
Remember and honor a moment when you really felt seen, like your heart would burst out of love, feeling the connection to that memory and reinforcing your worth.
Life is busy, full of things that clamor for for our attention. It’s easy for things to get lost in the shuffle. Take a few moments this week to reflect on the this, to make a list of all the things that you love and bring a spark to your life. This is a simple practice that helps you decide at a glance exactly what you need more of in your life to make it feel lighter.
Think back to when you were a kid, before you had all of the adulty responsibilities that come with being a parent, spouse, employee. What do you want MORE of in your life?
To spark where your Glow might need the most support, start with this 1-minute self check-in practice. This tiny ritual makes a big difference — download the Glow Check and try it today.
Create Your List
Write out these types of ingredients that create the recipe to your special sauce. Don’t stress about creating the ‘perfect’ list. Your Glow needs change based on what life throws at you, so don’t judge or censor yourself about what comes up or sparks something in you. This practice is a boost for connecting with your intuition and bringing awareness to what you truly want ‘more’ of in your life.
Ways to Create Your List-
Write it out on paper or a notecard you can keep with you
Designate a page in your journal
After journaling, reflect back and pull out ideas
Keep a notepad by your bed and jot things down from your dreams or thoughts from your liminal moments
Create a note in your phone
Write it on a sticky note and pile them together
There really isn’t a wrong way to do it. The act of getting them out of your head and into ‘reality’ is the key step here.
Once you have your list started, go “shopping” for them, noticing them throughout your day or intentionally creating them in your life.
It’s time to start whipping up a batch of what lights you up and using it as a remedy to support living a life that lights you up! ✨
Let me know if you are ready to start creating your special sauce! Leave a comment and tell me one of your secret ingredients.
Stephanie Rose is a mom, wife, business owner and a forever student in finding ways to know herself better. She acts as a guide for your own journey of navigating your unique glow with a blend of quantum physics, Human Design, and intuitive exploration to curate a life that truly lights you up.
Through the Glow Map, discover where to take meaningful, aligned action in your everyday life and simplify the process of pursuing your heart-led dreams with ease and confidence. Sign up for her newsletter and check out her other free resources and start your journey today!
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