The most terrifying text you'll ever receive
Total lie because I just thought of a bunch of reallllly bad ones, but it's still not good
There is perhaps nothing more terrifying than getting a text from your facialist with a before / after photo.
THAT’S WHAT I LOOK LIKE FROM THE SIDE?
How do people eat around me? How have I found love? Should I retire to my clock tower in Notre Dame now?!?!? But, also, my skin really does look so much better! It’s working!
Listen, I have a lot of self love. I’m a gorgeous person, inside and out, and often surprise myself with my hotness (I can’t say enough good things about a well-lit bathroom), and still no person should have to see a close up of their pores after the age of 45. 36. 24. Fine, 13.
But, sometimes you gotta go through the horror (THE HORROR!) to get to the glass skin that doesn’t look like it was baked on a tar roof for the entirety of the 90s. LET A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN DREAM, OKAY?
Which is pretty much what I’ve been doing with my business these past six months.
Working on all sorts of goodies for you, my dear friend, so that when I came back, you’d be SHOCKED - like shook to the bottom of your Sambas - with my freshness, verve, clarity. You’d think, “Man, that gal gave her business a makeover and now it absolutely glows.”
More likely, it’ll be like my face, where everyone’s like: “Huh, you look a little more awake” and then go on with their day.
PRESENTING, YOUR BRAND-NEW FACE (or a bunch of new, free stuff for you!)
🎉 This Substack: Big Sister Vibes
Yep, this Substack got a shiny, new name and purpose!
Here’s what I keep hearing - you want to feel joyful, optimistic, and like the best version of yourself but IT’S FLIPPIN’ HARD.
This is actually one of my strengths in life so I’d love to help. I can’t actually do the work for anyone, but I can remind us all what it looks and feels like to have a life that fully reflects who we are. That is made up of that special sauce only we can create.
Like all the best big sisters, I’ll hold the vision when it’s tough, believe in you, and remind you of who you are and where you want to go.
If you’re already a paid subscriber: Sigh. I’m so embarrassed I haven’t been posting, but you have a free year starting now! Thanks for sticking with me.
If you’re a free subscriber: You’ll get three months on the paid subscription free (starting now) to get totally obsessed.
🎉 Freebie: Stop Procrastinating and Start Keeping Promises to Yourself
Things I did today to avoid writing this newsletter:
took a deep dive into Matty Matheson life to discern whether he’s actually a chef or actor (wait for it, he’s…both!)
cleaned out the rubber ring in our garbage disposal that I didn’t even know existed until 15 minutes ago
researched easy dinners I could make tonight, even though I know we’re going out
made all the beds in the house, in case the Tidy Police stop by
took a shower (okay, I probably needed to do that one)
And then I remembered I had this download all about how to stop procrastination in its tracks so YES, I WENT IN AND INSPIRED MYSELF. I’m either a #livinglegend or should be sent to live with a volleyball named Wilson for a couple months to take it down a notch.
Either way, I did #2 Change Your Environment and took the dog for a quick walk and then #1 Start Ridiculously Small and YOU’RE READING THIS, AREN’T YOU?!?!
If you’d like to also join the Inspired by Kara Club, feel free to download it (for free!) right here.
🎉 Podcast: University of Being Yourself
Unbelievably, I have 22 episodes in the can (is that something we say?) and there are a lot of topics I cover in-depth, like:
What it was like to get a late in life ADHD diagnosis (very juicy)
How to actually make a difference in the world
Perfectionism: How it shows up, why it sucks and what you can do about it
How to make new friends as an adult
A kind person’s guide to boundary setting
And a whole bunch more.
Every episode is 30 minutes or shorter because nobody needs to hear me talk for that long except my husband and, hopefully, includes tangible ideas that you can use right away to start making small changes.
🎉 Other Stuff
You can still do my free challenge, Operation Oxygen Mask, where you’ll learn how to start creating the habit of making yourself a priority. I’m not sure how much longer this will be free so do it now if you’re at all interested (and it’s super relevant for this time of year, right?).
And I still have a couple of coaching spots moving into the New Year! You can sign up for a free Breather Session, which is 30 minutes to talk about anything that’s on your mind right here.
Holy cow, this was less of a facial and more like a total face lift!
Now, what have you been working on? TELL ME EVERYTHING!
So happy to be back here,
Kara