I have acknowledged on several occasions during the life of TCP that I am a self-help junkie. While some may dismiss self help literature as overindulgent and selfish, cathclaire (that’s me) thinks the complete opposite. Is learning how to show up as the best version of yourself for everyone in your life really a selfish thing? If you become better, can’t you help everyone around you in an improved, better way?
(If you have any further questions about my views on the subject or about my latest and greatest epiphanies as a result of my latest book, just ask Rebecca. She listens to me babble on about all of this self-help-universe stuff just about everyday and I have to say, it’s a great combination over some good Stella’s vino and instagram.)
My second point in this post is that my never ending journey down the self-help rabbit hole has brought me to some very unexpected (yet EFFING amazing) places. Exhibit A: I am one step away from becoming a Reiki master. What is Reiki? I think this is something better explained with your own research (it’s worth a google) because lets be honest, it freaks some people out and I ain’t getting into that here. #goodvibesonly
From self-help gurus like Simon Sinek to Danielle LaPorte ( P.S her new Desire Map Planner for 2017 is OUT and awesome as expected) to Joe Dispenza and oh so many more, the common thread that this wonderful journey has made very clear to me, is that we are all connected. When I first came across this concept, it was very foreign to me. Little me couldn’t understand it and therefore my brain dismissed it completely. The more I dig and the more I learn, the more I believe this concept. After all, how awesome is it to think that we are connected to Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber on some level of this beautiful Universe?
Pretty freaking awesome.
We are all connected, so give someone a compliment or a hug. Pay it forward, loves, it counts.
My compliment goes out to Reb for taking care of me yesterday during a ROUGH Thursday. Nobody gets me like you do!
Black Sleevless Wrap: Zara (similar here) / White tee: ASOS / Choker: Topshop / Frill Hem Denim: ASOS / Shoes: Steve Madden / Bag: Saint Laurent / Sunnies: Illesteva (similar here)
Stephanie
October 21, 2016 at 9:19 pm (8 years ago)Totally killer look and I’m loving that you opened up about this topic. I’m a pretty huge fan of self-help literature. I definitely agree that taking care of yourself only HELPS you better take care of others (it’s like putting the oxygen mask on yourself first on an airplane). Cool concept!
Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com
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October 22, 2016 at 6:26 pm (8 years ago)Stephanie,
Thank you, thank you!!! I love that you mentioned the oxygen mask concept because when I went to a conference out in LA – Tyra Banks spoke and said the exact same thing!! Boss babe thinking! xo
-Cathclaire
BSBP
October 23, 2016 at 1:16 pm (8 years ago)Love your blog girls! AMAZING photos
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October 23, 2016 at 6:58 pm (8 years ago)Thank you so much! xoxox
Violette
October 23, 2016 at 3:30 pm (8 years ago)You look amazing! I love these pants!
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Tammy Caciola
October 23, 2016 at 5:18 pm (8 years ago)Love your look! I also am a self-help junkie! The more we understand ourselves, the easier to change what needs to changed and be a better person! Also love it when I can find a person to practice Reiki on me!
xx Tammy
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October 23, 2016 at 6:59 pm (8 years ago)Let me know whenver you come this way! I’ll give you some 🙂 Thanks for such a kind comment, made my day! xox
– Cath
Lucrezia Candelori
October 23, 2016 at 7:06 pm (8 years ago)Love this look you styled babe, you look incredibly chic!
Love,
Lucrezia ♥ (http://www.lucreziacandelori.com)
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October 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm (8 years ago)Thank you Lucrezia! Happy Monday xo
Sandra - More Style Than Fashion
October 23, 2016 at 10:34 pm (8 years ago)I think you have a great mindset reading these books and reflecting on yourself.
Lovely outfit btw:)
x Sandra
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October 24, 2016 at 12:45 am (8 years ago)Sandra, there is no better compliment than one on my mindset. Thank you so much for stopping by TCP! xox
Filipa Jackson
October 24, 2016 at 12:45 am (8 years ago)This look is gorgeous, I adore the flare on these pants
Filipa xxx
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October 24, 2016 at 1:01 pm (8 years ago)Asos really killed it with these pants!! Thank you so much Filipa! xo
Sia Foch
October 24, 2016 at 7:05 am (8 years ago)These jeans are the dream, love it!
-xx, Sia
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October 24, 2016 at 1:02 pm (8 years ago)Thank you Sia! Asos is such a great place to shop for fashion forward denim! xo
Taylor
October 24, 2016 at 8:01 am (8 years ago)Such a gorgeous look!
Love your bag and shoes!
xo.
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October 24, 2016 at 1:03 pm (8 years ago)Thanks Taylor 🙂 Can’t leave home without my Sac De Jour. Hope your day is fabulous! xo
Hayley
October 24, 2016 at 8:43 am (8 years ago)Girlllll I LOVE this outfit! That flared jean / heels combo is on fire! I’ve never heard of or looked into Reiki but it sounds so interesting – thank you for sharing lovely!
Hayley xo
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October 24, 2016 at 1:04 pm (8 years ago)Hayley, this comment made my day! Reiki is very cool, I highly recommend it 🙂 Thanks for stopping by love! xoo
DEMELER
October 24, 2016 at 3:09 pm (8 years ago)seriously so good!!
xx
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Carmen
October 25, 2016 at 8:09 pm (8 years ago)This is such a great post – I love how you dedicated it to your heels 🙂 But I just adore this entire look! I really need pants like these!
xx, Carmen – http://www.carmitive.com
Lola
October 26, 2016 at 7:28 pm (8 years ago)Gorgeous look! Love the pants
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October 26, 2016 at 7:58 pm (8 years ago)Thank you Lola! These ASOS pants are seriously the best! Happy Wednesday! xo