15 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen All of us want to look and feel great, to be our best inside and out. Why do we so often feel guilty taking time for ourselves, finding it nearly impossible to take the time needed to make it happen? We hear it all the time: self-care isn’t selfish, but we don’t know where to start and often find excuses to not start that fitness routine, take time to prepare that meal or make that appointment. This new year, let’s start with the decision to give ourselves the gift of a glow up. A glow up is an intentional decision to embark on a positive personal transformation, usually associated with significant changes in appearance, habits and lifestyle. I asked Jennifer Wielage, a life coach and court reporter who splits her time between Mount Pleasant and the Jersey shore, for her take on the topic. Read below for a bit of the wisdom Charleston Women gleaned from this woman who shines brightly from the inside out. SELF-LOVE YOU CAN SEE A glow up is just a fancy way of saying, “I’m choosing me.” When we take the time to nurture our body, mind and spirit, we’re showing ourselves some much-needed love. And here’s the kicker: self-care doesn’t make us self-centered — it empowers us to show up better for ourselves and the people around us. Whether it’s sticking to a workout routine or focusing on a more positive mindset, these small choices boost our confidence and benefit our health in the long run. SELF-CARE THAT INSPIRES Here’s the fun part: when we prioritize self-care, we don’t just improve our own lives — we give others permission to do the same. Whether it’s hitting the gym, cooking a nutritious meal or getting some much-needed rest, our good habits can inspire those around us to make positive changes in their own lives. Though we do it for ourselves, a glow up isn’t just about ourselves — it’s motivating others to do the same. NO ROOM FOR GUILT Let’s talk about that guilt. It often sneaks up when we’re trying to improve ourselves, usually thanks to society’s expectations, family pressures or Glow Up Self-care isn’t selfish BY EMILY MOODY Charleston Women in Wellness
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