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High Value Woman Formula: The 4 Key Pillars

Are you passionate about leveling up, but find yourself daunted by the overwhelming list on how to become a high value woman?

Don’t fret, you’re probably not the only one! It may sound complicated at first glance, but when you truly understand what it’s about, the high value woman formula is… quite simple.

In this article, I will show you an easy and concise roadmap to becoming the woman of your own dreams.

Let’s get started.

Pillar #1: Body

Much like Maslow’s pyramid, in order to have a mind that is clear, a heart that is at peace, and a soul that is fulfilled, you need to first attend to your basic physical needs (and not only).

  • Getting enough hours of sleep
  • A healthy diet
  • Fitness & exercise
  • Haircare
  • Nails
  • Skin
  • Dental health
  • Make-up

Pillar #2: Mind

Next ingredient in the high value woman formula is polishing your mind.

Upgrading your looks and physical health is great, but if you don’t follow it up with a mindset glow up, you’ll find yourself repeating the same mistakes, and bumping into the same limiting beliefs and bad habits.

  • Planning goals and keeping track of them
  • Improving your mindset / develop a growth mindset
  • Confidence
  • Embrace failure
  • Reading extensively to broaden your mind and your education (includes financial education)
  • Courses, trainings and masterclasses
  • Listening to podcasts
  • Watching TedTalks or insightful documentaries (if you’re curious about my recs for TedTalks/documentaries, let me know in comments below)

Pillar #3: Heart

So you’ve leveled up your appearance, improved your mind, now what? Now it’s all about your heart and your emotions. Think about all the things that nurture your emotional dimension and makes you feel appreciated, seen and heard!

Pillar #4: Soul

Last but not least, I’m a spiritual woman, and these are my personal beliefs which some may or may not resonate with. If that’s the case and you’re happy with just the 3 first pillars, that’s perfectly valid and you can skip this section.

But I do believe you have to take care of your soul. You can have the looks, the money and your self-concept in line, but you might still feel empty, unfulfilled, like something is missing from your life… if you ignore the spiritual aspect.

For the girlies that need a deeper connection to the divine, to God, the universe, here are a few action steps.

  • Joining a community that resonates with you
  • Prayer
  • Yoga
  • Meditation
  • Various spiritual practices that align with your beliefs
  • Detoxing from social media, toxic people or environments

Conclusion

What do you think about this list, did you find it helpful? Are there any essentials you’d add to the list? Let me know in the comments below.

This is a topic I believe many women (and not only) would benefit from, and I’m passionate about helping my readers become their best selves.

So, I’m currently working on an in-depth guide that expands on this topic/article, complete with practical steps you can implement in your daily life, in order to become a High Value Woman.

💖 If you want to be the first to hear about the HVW ebook's launch make sure to join my Soultribe! 💖

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Ladies take the advice and be as delulu as you want. You will never go wrong with betting on yourself and having blind confidence. When you sell yourself short the only people that benefit from it are others, and you’re the only one that suffers. So bet on yourself, aim for your wildest dreams and don’t ever let people tell you that your dreams are unattainable.

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Anonymous asked:

Hi Lumen,

Hope you are doing okay. I just wanted to share this here, I guess I needed to vent and write this down to show myself some sort of appreciation and to comfort myself in this choice so I thought I would share it since I saw other anons writing their progress down, hope you don’t mind. I have dropped that guy whom I was talking to since November, we tried to meet up multiple times but he always put the blame on me that we never could meet. We once tried to meet up and made plans to meet BUT the day before he went back to his hometown without any notice because he was not sure whether I still wanted to meet and didn’t even bother to make new plans. After this I decided to block him because it was literally the last drop. he made me feel confused all the time, I always felt so stressed and I remember you saying in one of your posts that a guy that makes you feel stressed and confused = not a man in his masculine energy and not meant for me. and also he tried to initiate physical and sexual conversations way to too fast which made me feel uncomfortable. I also think he love bombed me in the beginning.

i think reading your posts had helped me so much and I wanted to thank you for your posts. I really think you help a lot of young women with your advice 🌹

I know he was not worth my time and energy that’s why I cut things off with him but deep down I feel that guilt and “what ifs” but I know deep down I made the right choice and I can’t wait to elevate more in life.

Hi darling,

Thanks for sharing your journey and progress! I'm proud of you for cutting him off and moving on. Just from what you've mentioned there's already a list of red flags. I can confirm you did the right thing, but more important than that is you listening to your intuition, and honoring it! Realizing that you've known the answer all along. That's a brave thing and not easy to do especially in the beginning. And release the guilt darling. No healthy secure man that is for you will make you feel this way, or treat you like this in the beginning. All those red flags only multiply further in the relationship. You did right in moving on.

Also, posts like this make me happy to see how more and more ladies are awakening to their true worth and standing up for themselves 🥺 Moreso that my advice is helping someone out there 🤍

I like to think of my blog as an online diary dedicated to my younger self, sharing advice and experiences I wish others would have told me, so I didn't have to learn the hard way.

A lot of us girls didn't grow up with an older sister or aunt or female figure of some kind that initiates us into this experience of modern womanhood and how to honour ourselves and have better standards and boundaries. Or how to cultivate healthy friendships and sisterhood! Instead we're only programmed by society to view other women as competition and men as "the prize". To be people-pleasing and self-sacrificing to the point where we remove our "selves" from the equation of our lives altogether, centering everything around a man, family, pleasing our parents etc.

It's important to realize the #1 priority should always be yourself. You're the heroine of this story. The sooner you realize and live this truth, the sooner you can fully enjoy life, instead of being a secondary character in your own story.

Best wishes 🫶

-Lumen
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Anonymous asked:

Do you have any reading suggestions on femininity, glowing up as a woman and dating?

Hi darling,

Femininity and glowing up is what I'm passionate about, so my entire blog is about these topics depending on what you need guidance with:

Hope this helps! And if you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to request a post on any given topic, I'm always adding new articles.

-Lumen
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Things that are not actually classy (avoid these)

Ladies, today I want to bring attention to a list of habits and traits which are in no way associated with a classy woman (or person, for that matter).

  • Pointing out another person's flaw which cannot be fixed in less then 5 min - this is just basic good manners.
  • Wearing luxury brands from head to toe - being a walking billboard of advertisements isn't classy, it shows one cares more about clout and more likely leaves others wondering if the person even has a style of their own.
  • Judging other women while they're actively working on leveling up, instead of actually offering support or advice. Remember, we've all been at that early stage and it's gracious to afford them the same courtesy you wish you would've had.
  • Judging people's accessories or outfit based on how prestigious, luxury-brand or expensive they are - quality and elegance isn't defined only by famous or expensive brands.
  • Lacking critical thinking or discernment, blindly believing whatever people tell you or whatever outlets you are exposed to firsthand. If you want to be a high value woman, you need to think for yourself and form your own opinions. It's not a high value quality to be a soundboard for whatever other people around you are saying.
  • Being rigid in thinking and closed-minded, believing that you have the answers to everything, and that only your view can be the correct one - modesty and an open mind goes a long way, nobody knows everything.
  • Degrading something that doesn't resonate with you on a superficial or subjective level (aesthetics, fashion, taste, etc) - let people live and enjoy whatever brings them joy. Just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't mean it can't be someone else's favorite flavour.
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When self development no longer excites you, it means your goals are either too small or you're too close to the prize, and you need to either look back and count your blessings & accomplishments so far, or dream bigger. This vision of your best self doesn't and shouldn't need to be a static moodboard that never changes. It should adapt, year after year, day after day, to whatever it is that sets your soul on fire. And that is, living your best life.

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How to become a dreamgirl: step one, realize that you can never definitively embody a man's dreamgirl vision, since all ideas are abstract and as such can change overnight or even from minute to minute. It's the same fool's errand as chasing a beauty ideal which is artificial and conceptual and can never be actually achieved. Instead, adopt a high value mindset by becoming your own dreamgirl. You make the rules, you're building your authentic persona and you get to continuously become your best self. Nobody can tell you that you're doing "you" wrong.

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Anonymous asked:

Hey Lumen,

Is it normal to outgrow people when you’re ”leveling up”? Because I feel like my current friendships don’t align with me anymore and at this point I’m kinda holding on just because I’ve known them forever and see them often...

And if this is normal how could I distance myself from them without causing any drama? Thank you!

Hi love,

The answer is yes! It’s completely normal to outgrow people when you’re improving every aspect of your life.

The truth is, you cannot holistically level up, if something as foundational as your circle of friends or acquaintances is a group of people that are scarcity-oriented, bitter and unsupportive. They will inevitably only bring you down and hold you back from evolving, instead of the opposite - lifting you up as any friends should!

I know because I struggled with this for many years. I was stuck in an environment that had this exact effect on me. Because things were complicated at the time, I had no choice but be exposed to such groups of people, and I thought that by pure will or self discipline I could minimize or alter the effects it had on me. And it was a fool's errand, because you can’t! We’re human, and our peers are inevitably the most influential on our wellbeing, daily habits and success.

Change your environment, and your mindset will follow along.

Remember when some while back I wrote that you cannot bloom in a toxic soil? That’s it. You need a healthy, fruitful foundation in order to really start thriving and blooming, and part of that healthy foundation is having people around you that at least have a neutral, if not positive effect. Otherwise, it’s like trying to climb a mountain while carrying the unnecessary baggage of “doubt, judgement, evil eye, misunderstanding” and whatever else results from having the wrong people around you. Why fight against gravity, when you could just let go of the unnecessary baggage?

It’s okay to ougrow people. Nobody says you have to be indiscreet and just cut people off. You can part ways in a classy and diplomatic way where everybody is all the better for it. You, because you’ve made more space in your life for equal-minded people who are ambitious, open minded, with a growth/abundance mindset, eager to become a better person and happy to support those around you, your loved ones doing the same. And the people you leave behind, with values that don’t match yours, will likewise be better off because they can find more people that align with their views. It’s a win-win situation.

By staying in the wrong circles, you’re doing yourself a disservice.

It’s the same with staying in an unhappy relationship where you don’t feel seen, or even worse, is a toxic one. By staying in it, you’re not giving yourself the opportunity of actually finding the right one, the healthy one, one that makes you actually happy.

When you let go of the old, you’re creating space to let in the new. It’s a universal law.

Darling, I know this step can be hard — letting go of people. But you should be honest with yourself and ask, are these people really your friends? Do you feel supported, seen, loved, understood? Do they bring light into your life? Or is it just an “acquaintanceship”, where they use you for their benefit, or you hang out simply out of habit because you see each other every day (circumstantial)? Outside of those circumstances, does the connection actually hold up? Only you can decide, but once you do, let your life goals reflect your friendships as well.

As for your last question, you can move on in an elegant way, and it depends on you entirely how you go about it. For easily triggered people, you can be diplomatic by saying you’re busy and have a lot of tasks/projects going on. For the rest, you can be honest and say you want to focus on improving yourself so you have other priorities right now — and they can either join you on the journey, or you can gently part ways.

Hope this helps, and I wish you the best. 💖🥂

-Lumen
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Hey girl! Just a quick question. What advice would you give a college student, wanting to embrace her femininity, and begin her hypergamous journey?

I’m just in my second year of college. and I feel a bit weird knowing everyone is wearing sweats to class. I am the only one who looks put together.

Would really appreciate your feedback thanks!

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Hi lovely,

Sounds like you have the perfect environment to level up your looks and dating life! It’s precisely because you don’t dress like others do, and take the time to look polished, that will make you stand out easily and effortlessly.

Frankly, once you create a system for yourself, it’s actually quite simple to maintain a polished look.

  • Creating a signature capsule wardrobe that works for your style, needs, body shape and complexion will make it so easy to get dressed any day in just 10-15 minutes and you’ll look classy with little effort. Let me know if an in-depth guide would be helpful on this.
  • Also investing in a few accessories which compliment your skintone (ie. gold for blondes, olive skintones, or dark skin with warm undertones; or silver for pale brunettes, or very deep skincolor with cool undertones), you don’t have to break the bank or spend too much for this, it can be as simple as a set of pearl earrings, a signature necklace that is dainty (pick a symbol that resonates with you, or a name tag), a classy watch.
  • The same for a perfume, figure out what you like (florals, woody scents, animalic, fruity, etc) and what you wish to emanate (power, playfulness, sexy, mystery, and so on). Then pick a signature perfume, and body lotion & spray to go with it.
  • For manicure/pedicure, you can opt for a natural look by ensuring they’re filed and trimmed and hydrated, or you can invest in a nail set (you can find quality ones for less than 100$ and it will last you more than a year) and do them yourself at home.
  • For hair, consider what styles work best for you and do a little research on products and routines which will get you there (ie. deep moisturing routines for curly hair, braiding your hair overnight for glam waves next day, using a straightener etc).
  • For hair removal, you can either stick to shaving or waxing in a routine that is sustainable and comfortable for you, or you can invest in an IPL device to use at home which may be a little more pricy at first but it will be worth the costs over time.
  • In terms of make-up, the best strategy is soft glam or something more natural that still accentuates your beauty, instead of going heavy with 50 products (remember, the goal is to look good not just in photos but real life). Don't try to look like someone else, work with your natural beauty.
  • And last but not least, relationships: once you have a good foundation of the above (because you do want to look and feel your best first), you can start meeting new connections at college and academic events, theatre, the opera, any upscale restaurants or museums, art exhibitions; you can also meet people online on forums on dating apps. The important thing is to be open to opportunities, realize there are possibilities everywhere. And equally importantly, figure out what you want first before looking! Otherwise you'll just be wasting your time circling the drain, and accepting whatever comes along, which is not a level up mindset. Just consider what qualities are a must, which are nice to have, and which are dealbreakers. And then do not, I repeat do not compromise those standards. Nobody will get hurt for compromising, but you.
  • Don't forget about mindset! Everything begins with your mindset. Meditate over any mental limitations you may have, scarcity mindsets or blockages holding you back. Those should be cleared first, so you can focus on elevating everything else.

Good luck and hope this jumpstarts your glow up. 💖🥂✨

-Lumen
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