We’ve all heard of the “Glo Up.” You know when that one girl in middle school who may have had braces and frizzy hair or was a little awkward, goes to high school and gets her braces off then straightens her hair and is “hot” now? The glo up we don’t talk about, however, is a mental glo up. You might be wondering what I mean by that, don’t worry, I’ll tell you! A mental glo up is when you ditch old mindsets and problematic tendencies and overall gain a better mental health! For example, in high school I always had the mentality that I needed to conform. I needed to wear the trendy styles and have the best, most expensive brands to fit in. Since then I’ve surrounded myself with people that made me realize I don’t need to conform, I can be whoever I want to be without the fear of not fitting in. A mental glo up! That’s just one example of it. Other examples could be being more positive, loving yourself, finding healthier coping methods, etc. You may have already had a mental health glo up and didn’t even know it! Personally, I think traditional glo ups are amazing, but I think mental glo ups are so important! Sure, you may notice that guy from high school got a better hair cut and clearer skin on the outside, but what you may not see is that maybe he’s finally focusing on himself and expressing emotions better. That’s what I call a glo up!
HCXO, Alanna
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