You Are Your Brand

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Life is one big lesson, and all too often, I am too busy to stop and listen to what life is trying to tell me.

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30/05/2024

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10 min read

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This week, I paused for two days. No social media, no content creation—something I haven’t done since the first portrait I posted on IG in 2018. Do you hit the pause button sometimes too?

As much as I love both work and my private life, where is the balance in it all? From that first concept scribbled on paper on the beach in Thailand (read the beginning here), this journey has been one fabulous rollercoaster ride. The idea to start AndBloom stemmed from my own experience in my early 40s when I found that there was very little inspiring content for us. I searched everywhere for inspiration but couldn’t find it anywhere at that time. So, I wrote down my thoughts on a small piece of paper.

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Unfortunately, I no longer have that piece of paper, or it might be in a moving box that I still haven’t unpacked. Hopefully, I will come across it someday to see what I wrote back then. But in short, my idea was to portray women between the ages of 40 and 100 and tell their stories. Besides an Instagram account, I wanted to create a website to build the community and organize events where the community could meet in person. I also wanted to appear occasionally to connect the portraits with the creator.

That’s how I started, and that’s how it has developed. Due to COVID-19, I have appeared myself more frequently on the feed. With the introduction of Reels on Instagram, my photography has become less important. By adapting to demand, innovation, and change, I am where I am now. And where exactly is that?

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"Just like in real life, many women like me juggle responsibilities for our families. We work, raise our children (including our pets), do the grocery shopping, the laundry, and cook whenever we can, trying to get a healthy meal on the table."

Dee

Unfortunately, I no longer have that piece of paper, or it might be in a moving box that I still haven’t unpacked. Hopefully, I will come across it someday to see what I wrote back then. But in short, my idea was to portray women between the ages of 40 and 100 and tell their stories. Besides an Instagram account, I wanted to create a website to build the community and organize events where the community could meet in person. I also wanted to appear occasionally to connect the portraits with the creator.

That’s how I started, and that’s how it has developed. Due to COVID-19, I have appeared myself more frequently on the feed. With the introduction of Reels on Instagram, my photography has become less important. By adapting to demand, innovation, and change, I am where I am now. And where exactly is that?

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Unfortunately, I no longer have that piece of paper, or it might be in a moving box that I still haven’t unpacked. Hopefully, I will come across it someday to see what I wrote back then. But in short, my idea was to portray women between the ages of 40 and 100 and tell their stories. Besides an Instagram account, I wanted to create a website to build the community and organize events where the community could meet in person. I also wanted to appear occasionally to connect the portraits with the creator.

That’s how I started, and that’s how it has developed. Due to COVID-19, I have appeared myself more frequently on the feed. With the introduction of Reels on Instagram, my photography has become less important. By adapting to demand, innovation, and change, I am where I am now. And where exactly is that?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Unfortunately, I no longer have that piece of paper, or it might be in a moving box that I still haven’t unpacked. Hopefully, I will come across it someday to see what I wrote back then. But in short, my idea was to portray women between the ages of 40 and 100 and tell their stories. Besides an Instagram account, I wanted to create a website to build the community and organize events where the community could meet in person. I also wanted to appear occasionally to connect the portraits with the creator.

That’s how I started, and that’s how it has developed. Due to COVID-19, I have appeared myself more frequently on the feed. With the introduction of Reels on Instagram, my photography has become less important. By adapting to demand, innovation, and change, I am where I am now. And where exactly is that?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

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Integer nec odio.

Unfortunately, I no longer have that piece of paper, or it might be in a moving box that I still haven’t unpacked. Hopefully, I will come across it someday to see what I wrote back then. But in short, my idea was to portray women between the ages of 40 and 100 and tell their stories. Besides an Instagram account, I wanted to create a website to build the community and organize events where the community could meet in person. I also wanted to appear occasionally to connect the portraits with the creator.

That’s how I started, and that’s how it has developed. Due to COVID-19, I have appeared myself more frequently on the feed. With the introduction of Reels on Instagram, my photography has become less important. By adapting to demand, innovation, and change, I am where I am now. And where exactly is that?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

This week, I paused for two days. No social media, no content creation—something I haven’t done since the first portrait I posted on IG in 2018. Do you hit the pause button sometimes too?

As much as I love both work and my private life, where is the balance in it all? From that first concept scribbled on paper on the beach in Thailand (read the beginning here), this journey has been one fabulous rollercoaster ride. The idea to start AndBloom stemmed from my own experience in my early 40s when I found that there was very little inspiring content for us. I searched everywhere for inspiration but couldn’t find it anywhere at that time. So, I wrote down my thoughts on a small piece of paper.

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FAQ

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Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for long-term success and well-being. Set clear boundaries between work and personal time, ensuring you allocate time for rest, hobbies, and family. Schedule downtime just as you would any important meeting. Incorporate regular exercise, healthy eating, and adequate sleep into your routine to keep your energy levels high and stress low. Remember that taking breaks can actually enhance your productivity and creativity.

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Integer nec odio. Praesent libero. Sed cursus ante dapibus diam. Sed nisi. Nulla quis sem at nibh elementum imperdiet.

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