Dear #shinelikeagirl, you’ve been through a lot this year and it is time to recharge your batteries.

Although I am homeschooled, I know what pressure and stress feels like. I don’t like it. I would remove stress out of our lives if I had a magic wand.

I try to swim through whatever I need to do with the least stress possible, but you know, it is impossible to completely avoid it. I started a new school, I couldn’t train at my hip hop classes as I would like to because of the current situation, and on the top of everything, I am 16 years old.

You know, I have to deal with my hormones, my body changes and with all the remarks that we, as girls, receive regarding our body image.

This is especially why I have created #shinelikeagirl brand. Because I believe every girl is a whole Universe and is meant to shine in her own unique beauty.

So, I decided to go slow this summer. I want to relax, read my book, and draw some new designs. I also want to spend time with my friends and get away with them for as much as possible.

We are planning a getaway at a beautiful destination beside a river, we plan on swimming, paddling, cycling, rafting and spending evenings beside the campfire. I am sooo looking forward to it.

I recommend you do the same. Find what charges your batteries best. Spend time in nature and spend a good portion of your time strengthening believing in yourself.

Also, grab you favourite #shine notebook and write what is important to you. Write about your bright and dark moments, write your secrets and your dreams. Don’t take your dark moments too seriously, focus on what you have rather than on what you don’t have and never forget to #shinelikeagirl from inside out.

I believe in you!

Ajra