5/4 Edited to

... Read moreLooking back over the past five years, it's amazing how quickly time flies and how much can change. Living in Sydney has been such a joyful experience, filled with countless opportunities to smile and cherish the little moments that make life special. One thing I've noticed is how consistently prioritizing self-care, especially skincare, contributes to a natural glow that not only reflects outwardly but also boosts confidence from within. Glowy skin isn't just about appearance; it symbolizes taking time for oneself amidst busy days. Simple habits like staying hydrated, eating fresh local produce, and daily moisturization can transform your skin's texture and radiance. Engaging with Sydney's vibrant outdoor lifestyle—whether it's beach walks, park runs, or casual meetups—also plays a key role in maintaining a fresh and joyful outlook. Social connections have been at the heart of my happiness here. Sharing smiles with friends, both old and new, creates a sense of belonging and positivity that fuels personal growth. Each smile, whether spontaneous or shared in celebration, contributes to an uplifting atmosphere that defines the spirit of this city. Reflecting on these past years reminds me that growth is a blend of experiences, environment, and self-love. If you're on a similar path, I encourage focusing on small daily rituals that promote both inner peace and outer glow. In a city like Sydney, where natural beauty meets urban energy, embracing joy and wellness can truly enhance your journey over the years.

Related posts

A person in water at sunset with the text overlay "Stocks i would buy with... $1,000". A small sticker with a Doge meme and stock data is in the corner.
Four stock charts showing five-year growth for Eli Lilly, Mastercard, NVIDIA, and Apple, with the text "I would put $100 into each of the following...".
Three stock charts for e.l.f. Beauty, Meta, and Microsoft, highlighting five-year growth. An arrow points to a dip in the Microsoft chart, explaining why holding can be better than selling.
how I would invest $1000 🤠
DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a financial advisor - I am just sharing my thoughts and opinions. PLEASE INVEST AT YOUR OWN RISK ⚠️ I made a post about how I would invest $100, so I thought I’d show the breakdown of how I’d invest $1000 for a diversified (but not too diversified) basket of stocks. I know
Amalah

Amalah

2167 likes

A sunset or sunrise scene with silhouetted palm trees against a colorful sky, featuring the text overlay "WHAT 2016 ACTUALLY LOOKED LIKE (i WAS NOT AESTHETIC)".
A Starbucks Frappuccino with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, featuring a green straw, on a wooden table. The text overlay reads: "Frappuccinos (before refreshers were super duper popular)".
A group of cheerleaders in uniform sitting in a circle with their legs extended, forming a heart shape. The image has a text overlay: "Highly saturated pics - if you did cheer your team took a variation of this pic".
Pics from my camera roll from 2016! 🌴🕶️🍭
#2016aesthetic #2016core #2016vibes #2016throwback
Megin Wilson

Megin Wilson

295 likes

How it started vs how it’s going
When I first started my 8-5 after working in restaurants my whole life it was a huge change. Unable to go to the gym at my normal time and too tired to go at night. After a few months of inconsistency I made a promise to myself to go to the gym at least 4-5 times a week, or more and on other days a
C

C

101 likes

A split image showing a woman's fitness transformation over 5 years, with a 'BEFORE' photo on a beach in a bikini and an 'AFTER' photo in a gym mirror, also in a bikini, highlighting her physical progress.
A 'BEFORE' mirror selfie of a woman, illustrating her initial state of having no muscle and feeling very weak at the start of her fitness journey.
An 'AFTER' image showing a person's feet next to a heavily loaded barbell in a gym, symbolizing the significant strength gained during her fitness journey.
My 5 year fitness journey
FULL JOURNEY⬇️ In August of 2018 I decided to commit to my fitness journey. I went to workout with my friend one day and he showed me a leg day workout. Ever since that day I’ve been committed to the gym. 5 years ago I couldn’t even hip thrust a 45lb plate on the smith machine. I had no mus
Sophia Cepero

Sophia Cepero

88 likes

the last one is the most important 🙏🏼 #glowuptips #backtoschool #tipsforgirls #schooltips #glowupforreal
hope🌞

hope🌞

639 likes

A close-up photo of a person's face on December 8th, 2023, showing skin with visible acne and redness, illustrating the 'before' state of their skin journey.
A close-up photo of a person's face on May 11th, 2024, showing significantly clearer skin with reduced redness and acne, illustrating the 'after' state of their skin journey.
A white bottle of CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser, featuring 2% salicylic acid, essential ceramides, hectorite clay, and niacinamide, designed to improve pores and maintain the skin barrier.
How I cleared my skin without any prescriptions.
I've been struggling with acne for about 5 years now and I FINALLY feel in a place where I am able to put it under control. I still have some scarring but I like to remind myself of how far I've come when I'm feeling particularly bad, and how long it took to get to this point. Cera V
Rori Lanée

Rori Lanée

2105 likes

So we are gonna play patty cake.
#fyp🖤🥀 #imagines #imaginefakescenarios #fyp #viral #dontletthisflop #fypシ゚viral🖤tiktok #senerios #fakesituation #fake #imagine #imaginestories #imaginescenarios #fypage #viraltiktok #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #viral_video #virall #dontflopthis #dontflop #imaginexstories #yn #ynstori
ʚ 𝔦 𝔪 𝔞 𝔤 𝔦 𝔫 ���𝔢 ɞ

ʚ 𝔦 𝔪 𝔞 𝔤 𝔦 𝔫 𝔢 ɞ

85 likes

A split image shows a woman's glute transformation. The left side depicts her before, in light leggings, while the right side shows her after, in pink shorts, with significantly increased glute size. The text overlay reads 'HOW I GREW MY GLUTES'.
A woman performs a barbell reverse lunge in a gym, demonstrating a key glute-targeting exercise. The text emphasizes prioritizing compound movements like hip thrusts, RDLs, and reverse lunges 2-3 times a week for effective glute growth.
Two bowls of pasta with shrimp are shown, illustrating the importance of nutrition for muscle growth. The text advises increasing calorie intake from 1200 to over 2000 and prioritizing 0.8-1g protein per pound of body weight.
HOW I DOUBLED MY GLUTE SIZE
HOW I DOUBLED MY GLUTE SIZE I was a pancake girly years ago but now I can safely say I’ve reached my fitness goal to build a booty and I want to share how I did it and what ACTUALLY works. -Prioritize the right movements! Don’t make the mistake of not having a plan when you have a specific g
Hannah Hooker

Hannah Hooker

2871 likes

A hand holds several hundred-dollar bills, fanned out against a blurred background of window blinds. Overlay text reads "This week's mail Freebies" and "SWIPE," indicating the receipt of free items.
A coupon for free pasture-raised eggs is displayed on a countertop. The coupon highlights organic and restorative qualities, valid at a specific grocery store, and was received through a product sampling program.
A boxed portable cooking stove with two adjustable burners is shown on a tiled floor. The packaging describes it as durable, powerful, and compact, received for free in exchange for a review.
$200 IN FREE STUFF
Every week I get hundreds of dollars of free items sent right to my house! Us coupon queens stay home for a lot of the couponing we do! 💅 It’s so easy too! I wish I knew about this years ago! It’s how I now make money and do most of my gifting this way! And Christmas is coming! 😍 #mail
Coupon simple

Coupon simple

643 likes

🇦🇺POV: You Went To Catholic Primary School
#aussiethings #Highschool #strayanhumour #australia #Primaryschool
nitro_nostalgiaa

nitro_nostalgiaa

115 likes

A young woman with a bandaged nose makes a peace sign, with text overlay reading "HOW I FEEL 4 YEARS AFTER MY Nose job" and "HONEST".
A before-and-after comparison showing a person's eyes and nose: top image from August 2020 (18 years old) and bottom image from March 2023 (21 years old).
A before-and-after comparison of the underside of a nose: top image from August 2020 (18 years old) and bottom image from August 2021 (19 years old).
My Nose 4 Years Later…
Hey guys! So, I’m sharing this just in case anyone else is thinking about getting a nose job—I got one a few years ago, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! But before I dive in, I just want to say I’m *not* telling anyone to go out and get plastic surgery. This was someth
kaylieleass

kaylieleass

681 likes

Before and after home renovation
These before and after photos of this home renovation are so dramatic. They turned out so much better than I ever could’ve hoped and I’m so proud of this project. #beforeandafterhome #homerenovationproject #beforeandafterrenovation #homeremodel #remodelingourhome
House_of_boggs

House_of_boggs

2527 likes

A side-by-side 'before and after' comparison of a person in swimwear, illustrating a 71 lbs weight loss journey. The 'before' image shows a fuller figure, while the 'after' image shows a significantly slimmer physique.
A close-up of a plate held by a hand, featuring pancakes topped with sliced strawberries and a side of sliced bananas, representing the importance of eating breakfast.
A person in black workout attire and headphones, taking a mirror selfie in a gym setting with exercise machines in the background, illustrating the practice of walking for 30 minutes daily.
How i lost 71 lbs!
I was 190lbs and went down to 119 lbs in 3 years! It was a long process, but i had made a promise to myself to work on being healthy (not that weight has anything to do with how healthy you are, but in my case it did) physically and mentally. I used to deal with a binge eating disorder, depressio
mell

mell

31.4K likes

How to Make Money Online When You’re Completely Br
I wasn’t lazy. I wasn’t unqualified. Life just hit hard. Negative balance. Identity stolen. Job gone. All I had was a phone, Wi-Fi, and a reason to figure it out. If you’re in that season now—I get it. I left a free resource in my link to help you start where I did. #OnlineIncome
AK_Ivanova

AK_Ivanova

668 likes

An image of Emma Chamberlain in a black dress with text overlayed: "GROW YOUR INFLUENCE WITH THE EMMA CHAMBERLAIN EFFECT!" and the handle @KATIEXFELTON.
A light pink background with text: "I GET IT, YOU WANT TO BE ONE OF THOSE INFLUENCERS THAT PEOPLE ARE OBSESSED WITH... Just like Emma Chamberlain!" with a small image of Emma Chamberlain.
A light yellow background with text: "AND I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT HER MILLIONAIRE STATUS OR THE FACT THAT SHE HAS MILLIONS OF FOLLOWERS I'm talking about her community..." with a money bag icon.
The Emma Chamberlain Effect
What does the “Emma Chamberlain effect” teach us?? Show what you’re good at AND what you’re bad at!! (Some of the biggest and best influencers do this all the time, btw!) If you’re using Instagram to only showcase the things you’re really good at or look amazing doing?? THEN YOU’RE DOING I
Katie | Influencer Tips

Katie | Influencer Tips

565 likes

Any other crocheters out there?
I started my crochet journey 2 years ago and I’ve had so much fun with it! I make a lot of clothing and bags with it but it’s such a longer term hobby which I love and sometimes hate. But most of these pieces are things I come back to all the time and it’s a lot of fun to own. I was sup
susri

susri

473 likes

Glow up tips
Girlies drop your hot girl tips!!💅 🫶Remember!!! Don't listen to any negative comments - the fact that you're trying to improve yourself is already a great step in the right direction. Remember that progress takes time, but I know you're capable of achieving your goals. Stay positive
꒰ ִPenelope ꒱

꒰ ִPenelope ꒱

5455 likes

A woman stands outdoors, appearing overweight, with text indicating her initial stats: 267 lbs, sleep apnea, size 24 pants, size 4x shirt, pre-diabetic, and high blood pressure, before her weight loss journey.
The same woman, now significantly slimmer, stands in a restaurant, with text indicating her current stats: 115 lbs, no diabetes, no high blood pressure, no sleep apnea, size 2 pants, and size small tops.
A close-up selfie of the woman's face, appearing swollen, with text indicating 'Swollen face/eyes' before her transformation.
How I went from this… to this!
I’m an open book and love sharing my journey in hopes that maybe my experiences can help others. In June 2021, I’d had enough and started seeing a nutritionist and Barriatric surgeon to prepare for gastric sleeve. I changed the way I ate with the help of the nutritionist, I lost 23lbs, then had t
Allie Leigh

Allie Leigh

1650 likes

A laptop screen displays a Google Sheet titled 'FALL 2024 ASSIGNMENTS SPREADSHEET' with columns for Course, Assignment, Due Date, and Days Till Due, showing various college assignments.
A Google Sheet template with headers 'COURSE', 'ASSIGNMENT', 'DUE DATE', and 'DAYS TILL DUE' is shown, with text instructing to start by organizing columns with these headers.
Two Google Sheet snippets demonstrate how to populate the assignment tracker. The first shows entering a course name, and the second shows entering assignments and their corresponding due dates.
Time to organize your assignments!
I’ve been using this method to organize my assignments since I was a freshman, 2 years ago. I am now a junior and If I can say one thing is that—this is the real deal here ✔️ Using Google sheets has been a game changer for me in my college career. It keeps me on track with all my assignments,
arianna 💌

arianna 💌

5178 likes

How I became More Confident 💅🏾🎀
Story Time 🎀 I’m sharing my confidence journey with you while enjoying a delicious breakfast at my favorite restaurant. Overcoming self-doubt and embracing my true self hasn't been easy, but it's been incredibly rewarding. Here are two tips that have really helped me boost my confidence:
Princess 🎀

Princess 🎀

108 likes

TikTok banned
Omg 😱 I check my account every day and it’s always good. I always follow the rules. And now I get banned I hope my appeal comes out approved. If not good thing I’m on Flip making money there. Has anyone got banned from TikTok? #bannedtiktok #tiktok #banned #letschat
💋💋Leal💋💋

💋💋Leal💋💋

45 likes

Just friends.
#fyp🖤🥀 #imagines #imaginefakescenarios #fyp #viral #dontletthisflop #fypシ゚viral🖤tiktok #senerios #fakesituation #fake #imagine #imaginestories #imaginescenarios #fypage #viraltiktok #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #viral_video #virall #dontflopthis #dontflop #imaginexstories #yn #ynstori
ʚ 𝔦 𝔪 𝔞 𝔤 𝔦 𝔫 𝔢 ɞ

ʚ 𝔦 𝔪 𝔞 𝔤 𝔦 𝔫 𝔢 ɞ

91 likes

Hair growth routine 🤩
These products are my hair growth routine HOLY GRAILS!!!!! These saved my hair after having bleached it for 5+ years, about 9 months ago i decided to return to my natural color and try to grow my hair and repair it. My hair was so dry and brittle it would break off so easily. I wanted to have h
Sarah 💌

Sarah 💌

2834 likes

Make $1K to $10K/Month w/Affiliate Marketing
If you are tired of the daily grind and looking for a way to boost your income? High ticket affiliate marketing might be the answer you've been looking for. With a little effort & dedication, you can turn this business into a steady $10,000 monthly income. Just let me show you how I started
Anna 🌺

Anna 🌺

362 likes

A split image showing a 'Before' photo of a person with blue hair and a rounder face, and an 'After' photo of the same person with dark hair and a more defined jawline, illustrating face fat loss.
A split image showing two different looks of a person, with text indicating a 'Guasha Routine everyday before bed' as a method for face fat loss.
A split image showing two different looks of a person, with text stating 'Drank 3L of water to avoid water retention' as a method for face fat loss.
HOW I LOST FACE FAT
I’ve been getting so many questions on how i lost face fat and let me tell you, if there’s someone that can tell you how.. it’s me LOL I used the have a super round face, as you can see from my pictures i had no cheekbone nor jawline definition. Now i can clearly see my cheekbones and don’t have a
mell

mell

18.4K likes

Advice for BEFORE you get in a relationship 🫶
I met my boyfriend almost 5 years ago during Covid lockdown of 2020! I have learned SO much since then and we’ve had our ups and downs. There are a few things I wish I knew before getting into this relationship. 1) I need to heal past traumas - being in a relationship does not heal those wo
rachel

rachel

60 likes

“you’ve been working out for 5 years?!”
Yes. I get this a lot when I make content sharing how long i’ve been working to make the progress I have… so let’s talk about it. Let’s be real: this generation is obsessed w instant gratification for everything but truth is working hard for something is much more rewarding 🤝🏼 ❕ It has taken
BUILT BY LINDS

BUILT BY LINDS

168 likes

A hand holds a large stack of various U.S. dollar bills, with text overlayed saying 'How To MAKE EXTRA MONEY FAST #BOSS GIRL', illustrating the concept of earning money.
A hand holds a brown paper McDonald's delivery bag with 'Your faves sealed inside' and 'UberEats' labels, representing food and grocery delivery services.
A person holds up a pair of pink roller skates with cream laces, illustrating the idea of selling items no longer used.
MAKE EXTRA MONEY FAST!
I think is safe to say we all need some extra money in our life! Here’s some things that have helped me reach some saving goals. 1. Food delivery services, apps like uber eats (that’s the one I currently use), post mates, door dash, instacart, spark, grub hub and more, make it super easy to start
IvannaCarolina

IvannaCarolina

3629 likes

See more