I had a strange dream last night and it had nothing to do with me. Sometimes I think I have strange dreams because of a late night chocolate fix, but I didn’t have chocolate last night. It was a series of dreams, but what stood out the most was a tyrannosaurus rex bursting through an arcade game. Yeah tell me about it, I didn’t know how to spell that dinosaur’s name properly until today.
Well, the fun didn’t stop there. Next thing I know I’m following a fashion design team with one of the guys from Queer Eye. He’s wearing the furry coat number that Selena Gomez was sporting in the first episode of Only Murders in the Building. This fashion design team walk into a posh hair salon to get a blow out, but it’s not really a blow out because they were all at a wash station immersing their head and half their body into these strange sinks operated by machines. Their designer clothes were getting a good shampoo rinse as well. You would think their clothes were permanently damaged, but those that walked out afterwards looking just as fabulous as before.
Then I woke up.
Self-Expression
I came to with my heart pounding out of my chest and thought I should write a post about self-expression. I’ve been on this self trip lately. It’s been refreshing, empowering and inspirational. When I hear self-expression, images of people wearing clothes that are far from the norm pop into my head. How many people do you know walk around in furry coats like Selena Gomez?

Maybe it’s a New York City thing, I don’t know. During Only Murders in the Building, the subtitles said the coat was yellow, but it’s clearly a shag carpet orange,right? But maybe I don’t know my colors as well as the people who provided the captioning. After all, I live in rural Florida, where wearing something other than a t-shirt is called dressing up. It’s a quirky place to live, but I’m not a huge fan of crowds, so it works for me. Mabel wears funky coats and my self-expression comes through my words. Now it’s your turn.
How Do You Express Yourself?
Is it through the way you dress, your hairstyle, what you drive or the way you promote yourself on social media? Self-expression displays who we are to the world. It is commonly expressed through writing, dance, music, or visual arts.
This is not meant to make you more likeable by others. Think of it as helping you reach your more authentic self. When you become your unique self, guess what? It boosts your mood and can help reduce anxiety. So how do we get back to our authentic self?
How to Promote Self-Expression
First, find an inspiring quote and imagine yourself as a child.
What’s the first thing that pops up in your head about the things that made you happy?
What do you enjoy doing now?
What are you awesome at?
What are your favorite colors?
What’s your favorite song?
What are your current interests?
Take a moment to answer these questions in your journal. Now create a vision board with these thoughts in mind. Keep it in a spot where you will see it often. The bathroom mirror is a good place to start or maybe on your desktop. It might even be a good idea to put it in a place where visitors sit. Wouldn’t that make for a great conversation piece?
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Make time to do the things that bring you joy.