As the end of the year approaches, I think we can all agree that 2021 was a chaotic year but not as chaotic as 2020. In 2021 I learned so much about growth and what it means to be human I've lost but I also gained new perspectives on friendships and everything that life has to offer. In life, we are always learning new ways for growth and new wins so instead of focusing on the losses I'm going to focus on the wins and I encourage everyone to do the same.

wins 

Career 

- Had my first professional model photoshoot with Sophie elgort on the mask poritate series it was the first time I worked with Sophie on a photoshoot and I loved every minute of it. iI shared my story on how covid affected me it will be on her website and you can find my photoshoot photos on my Instagram @livinglifewithstephanie. 

- Relaunched my web blog -

Living life with Stephanie first started as a web blog back in 2012 when I was just 14 and had no idea this would become my job or I would fall in love with writing. In 2020 during the pandemic, I suffered depression and shut down the site and reopened the site in 2021. I'm very happy to have relaunched the new rebranded living life with Stephanie. 

-Building my blog- My blog living life with Stephanie is not just a web blog but it's a blog on different platforms such as Instagram and I'm currently expanding the blog into TikTok. I've also launched a second blog dedicated to yoga and fitness on Instagram @stephanie.yogi which I'm planning to expand to TikTok as well. 

Freelance writing-I'm working on more freelance writing and I'm loving it as a writer. 

Social media manager- I've been building my professional growth of becoming a social media manager and not just for my own brand. 

Life

Ive struggled with depression this year as we hit the second year of the global pandemic. The thought of wishing life could go back to normal in a snap when it'll take more than a year for the pandemic to end and for life to be normal. Even once we do go back to normal it will be a new normal and not like before the pandemic. if there is one thing i learned is that we are all in this together and together we can become invisible.  i also found love in ways i could have never imagined and learned a lot of lessons from it and the most important thing its never gonna be easy. Ive also learned a lot through self-development the thing is we don't know 100 percent who we are and that's ok. Part of life is going threw experiences and making mistakes and doing dumb shit along the way. Theres so much of life to learn in 2022 and its time for a new chapter.

what are your wins for 2021? i love to hear your comments xoxo-Stephanie.

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 When I started blogging about self-improvement strategies this year I did it as a form to help others and it was in my personal way of healing from my own depression. I never intended my blog to turn to help others using self-improvement strategies through look books and quotes. When I saw how it was helping others I added that as part of my blog. When it comes to self-improvement it's very important to implement these strategies in your life and not just when you are depressed. If it's ok to love others but you gotta remember to love yourself first. In life, once you start living for yourself and not others you become a happier and better person. You can learn new things about yourself such as trying something new or visiting a new place exploring life and trying new things. One of the things I learned in the past two weeks through this journey is I need to know it's ok to say no and don't be afraid to say no. Growing up I have had a hard time saying no I didn't want to hurt anyone or fear of hurting their feelings. I've also learned I'm into art and that in days I take time for myself no friends, or hanging out with people it clears my head and allows me to feel happier in my skin and not lash out at people. Aside from getting a therapist who might help you implement self-improvement strategies you can try these strategies mentioned in the blog post. These strategies are not only for people who are depressed but simply are trying to better themselves.  We are always involving and it's ok to not know 100 percent who you are. An English teacher once taught me that you don't always know who you are and that's ok. I'm 23 and still don't know 100 percent who still to figure my shit out being in my mid-twenties and learning more about life each day.  Here are the self-improvement strategies that helped me out during this year. 

 I had the honor of receiving a scholarship ticket to BlogHer biz at the one hotel at Brooklyn bridge. This was my second event with blog her and it was great after eighteen months to be doing this again. I learned so much at BlogHer biz and made some amazing connections with women like me trying to grow their business. Here are some photos from the event. I have videos on my Instagram feed from the cocktail party. I love attending these kinds of events they are helpful for people who get educated on how to grow their business. 

xoxo-Stephanie 

 After eighteen months the web blog living life with Stephanie has relaunched originally launched in 2012 as a blog with just ''stephanie'' and no particular niche I launched this blog as a 14-year-old back in 2012 not knowing any idea of the impact it would make or anything about professional blogging. This blog will be slightly similar yet different to the original ill be blogging about lifestyle beauty , food, and some travel down the road. i will also be sharing some stories and things from events that I go to. You can also find those things on my Instagram blog @msstefanii where ill be blogging similar topics on that as well.  I hope you come along the journey and welcome to the new living life with Stephanie xoxo-Stephanie 

 My oldest Sister Karen just had a baby 9 months ago a beautiful baby girl named Katie. I thought I share her story and hopefully, it might help you as well. She has had a healthy pregnancy. Since March shortly after she gave birth since then she has lost over 30 pounds postpartum. She’s been using nutrition products for 3 years and is currently using herbal life. You can buy her products here at https://www.kpeguero.goherbalife.com/en-us and today you’ll get 15 percent off for Black Friday.