Still Me: Gentle Ways I Stay True to Myself in a Noisy World

"Being yourself is not a destination - it's a daily return."

Still Me - Gentle Ways I Stay True to Myself

Hello lovely one,

Last week, I wrote you a little letter from the rooftop - ice cream melting, heart wide open, and one simple reminder floating through the heat:

Don’t you ever stop being your beautiful self.

And as I sat with those words, I realised… I wanted to continue this.

Not just the reminder - but the how.

Being true to yourself isn’t a destination. It’s a journey - a soft unfolding, a constant coming home. And like any real journey, it requires patience (yes, still working on that one too ), gentleness, and a whole lot of grace. So today, I want to share some of the ways

I honour my authentic self - quietly, daily, and in all my evolving layers. Nothing fancy. Just real, loving practices that have helped me feel more me in a world that often pulls us in every direction.

If any of this lands with you, I hope you carry it gently - and maybe reflect on what being you looks like, too.

My Gentle Ways of Being Myself

I remind myself that I am enough.

Affirmations are my daily anchors - gentle whispers that help quiet the inner critic. When those negative thoughts sneak in, I try to catch them and kindly swap them for something softer. Something true. For example: instead of “You’re not doing enough,” I try, “I’m doing my best today - and that’s more than enough.”

I celebrate my strengths daily.

It’s a simple but powerful practice: I focus on what I am good at.

When we acknowledge our strengths, we build self-confidence from the inside out.

So go ahead, write your list. Name your magic. We all have it - even if some days we forget.

I explore my inner world.

I write down my values, passions, and beliefs - then I read them out loud to myself.

This isn’t just self-reflection… it’s self-connection. It reminds me of what I stand for,

and where I want to keep growing.

I welcome change.

Oh, I love change. Truly. I see it as proof that we are never complete - always expanding, always becoming. I explore what interests me, and move toward it in small, loving steps. Often written down. Often with a cup of tea nearby (Yes, and sometimes with rolls in my head)

I free myself from judgment.

People will always have opinions. But I’ve learned that my worth doesn’t depend on anyone else’s validation. My values, my truth, my light - they are mine. I’ve stopped waiting for approval. I live in alignment with what matters to me.

I express myself creatively.

Art, painting, writing, even doodling with my youngest or learning new things with my son - these are all ways I rediscover who I am.

Creativity is where I meet myself, again and again, and it always teaches me something new.

I let go of the past (even when it’s hard).

Yes, this is still a daily practice. But instead of letting the past limit me,

I try to reframe it as a lesson - something I’ve grown from. Not something that defines me.

I prioritise self-care.

Self-care is more than face masks and candles (though those are welcome too!). For me, it’s hiking, running, meditation, reading - anything that nourishes both my body and my mind.

I set personal boundaries.

And I check in: “Is this in alignment with my wants and needs?”

If not, it’s a no. Boundaries protect our peace - and our authenticity.

I surround myself with beautiful souls.

I build my world with people who respect, inspire, and encourage me - just like many of you, my readers. Your kind words, your energy… it means more than you know.

Positive relationships truly help us stay grounded in who we are.

I treat myself with the same kindness I offer others.

This one’s a work in progress (aren’t we all?). But I try. I try to honour my needs, speak honestly, and stand gently in my truth - even when it wobbles.

Gentle Nudge

So there it is - not a rulebook, just a little map of how I keep coming back to me.

I really hope something in here speaks to you, or gently encourages you to reflect on your own journey.

To become you. Authentically, unapologetically, beautifully you.

Love always,

Eva

"Even when the world is noisy, I choose to come home to myself."