“I just want to feel sexy.”
Have you thought this before? You don’t need anyone else to believe you’re sexy in order to exude sexiness. You don’t need to wait for others to agree that, yes, you’re sexy. You can decide...
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Self-exploration through self-portraits (November 2021)
(This post was originally published on my other website, www.bymelissaclaire.com, in November 2021.) It started in the Fall of 2020. The retreat into the cocoon. Who am I beneath all these layers? The ones I’ve...
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How to tell if you’re censoring yourself + areas of life you might notice it
I had this realization (or reminder) recently that, for as long as I can remember, I have believed that one of the biggest things we’re here to do in this life is get to know...
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How it can feel leaving your comfort zone of self-expression
I’ve talked about different ways to experiment with self-expression and I teach about how to use self-portraits as a tool for self-exploration in a solo, low-stress environment. (This post was originally posted on my other...
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10 ways to experiment with your self-expression (December 2023)
Identity vs Self-expression Like your identity, your self-expression is not static. It changes over time, and I’m sure you’ll see exactly what I mean if you look at a few old pictures of yourself, or...
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3 Things You Need for Full Self-Expression
Wherever you’re at in your life right now, if you just know that things aren’t quite aligned for you, or you don’t feel fully satisfied with how you show up in the world, it can...
Read MorePodcast Series with Irene: Episode 1 – Self-portraits and connection to self
Introducing a 3-part podcast series all about self-portrait photography. This episode focuses on self-portraits and the connection to self.
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