One Decision

The shift that changed it all!

One decision changed everything for me. It was around 2017 and things were really hard. I had started my blog - Crazy Blonde Life as a distraction from my life and I found myself really loving what I was doing. I knew nothing about blogging, photography or social media but here I was trying to be an influencer.

You can only distract yourself from life to a certain degree…especially when it’s running at a such high intensity level. Problems, stress and anxiety were always in the back of my mind. For a long while I wasn’t able to feel at peace, even (or especially) in my own home, so even though I had started the blog and was trying to create a distraction, it was difficult to concentrate. At that point, I was only taking “my business” as seriously as was possible.

But then one day…and I’ve told this story before, I was literally on my knees in my bathroom when I decided that things had to change. I could no longer live this way and I had to do something. That’s when I realized that I was the common denominator in all of my problems. Sure, there was some bad behavior going on by others, but you can only be responsible for yourself. I decided to take ownership of my problems, my behavior and my life. Now to be sure, change happens gradually but at least I had started on a journey of self discovery and awareness. And…I knew I wanted to make this business something I could be proud of.

The hardest part of anything usually isn’t starting…it’s moving forward when things are hard. I committed to continuing, every single day to staying with it. I committed to learning new things and to making this business a real business. And, I started working on myself.

I slowly began to see a shift. It’s been a long road and life is messy and imperfect. There have definitely been days I wanted to quit…days when there was self doubt and yes, comparison. But, I didn’t quit!

I have a great passion for what I’m doing. Being an influencer allows you to be creative in the best kind of way…your way!

So fast forward from 2015 to 2026. The journey has been a winding one and I have taken some detours but those detours all happened for a reason. They were all leading me right back to myself!

My word for 2026 is authentic and I feel more at home in my skin than ever before. What I’ve realized is that the things you’re afraid keep you from getting the things you want in life. Being authentic forces you to put those fears aside and go for what you want! Fear kills the energy!

As a result of a small but necessary detour in 2025, I’ve changed my focus (part of being authentic and another story) and I’m having more fun than ever before. It feels so good to get up every day and do exactly what you want to do and be able to call it a business. Don’t get me wrong…I work hard, but most days…it’s energetically aligned work and that’s when work becomes play!

I have had the most amazing opportunities to work with the most amazing brands. I’ve met the so many inspiring people along the way and I know that without a doubt, the best is yet to come!

It all started with the decision not to give up. And…I’m doing it all for the woman I am becoming!

“The first half of life is about becoming who you needed to be to survive. The second half is about unraveling everything that no longer aligns with your soul’s purpose. That’s not a midlife crisis…it’s a rebirth! ~ Ella Hicks

Thanks so much for reading today!

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Also, please take a look at my blog - Crazy Blonde Life! It’s totally different and I hope you love it!

~XOXO Suzanne