🌟 The Glow-Up You Don’t See on Instagram: Healing, Hustling & Having Boundaries

Because it’s not just skincare and gym selfies—it’s crying at 2am, blocking people for your own peace, and building something out of your mess.

Let’s be real—most of the glow-ups we see online are filtered, edited, and polished. You know the ones: gym mirror selfies, “clean girl” morning routines, or those “just manifested my dream life” reels (while sipping a £7 matcha with perfectly curled lashes).

But here’s the truth no one tells you:The real glow-up? It’s gritty. It’s emotional. It’s hard work. It looks like walking away from people you love because they drain you.It’s starting a business when you’ve got imposter syndrome screaming in your ear. It’s choosing to heal when staying broken would be easier.

✨ The Glow-Up Isn’t Pretty—It’s Powerful.

There’s no filter for the nights you cried on the floor, wondering what the hell you're doing with your life. Or for the moments you outgrow people, places, and patterns that used to feel like home. Growth is lonely sometimes. But it’s also where the magic happens.

Because every time you said, “No, I deserve better,”every time you got back up after chaos knocked you sideways—that was the glow-up. Even if no one posted it.

💥 What Personal Growth Actually Looks Like

Let’s throw away the Pinterest boards for a sec and talk real-life transformation:

• Saying no without giving a 4-paragraph explanation.

• Letting go of friends who only show up when they need something.

• Taking up space without apologising for it.

• Starting scared. Posting the thing. Selling the product. Backing yourself even when no one else does.

• Resting without guilt. (Yes, queen, naps count as growth.)

Growth is messy. It doesn’t always come with applause. But trust me—every time you choose you, it’s a win.

🔥 The Chaos Made Me Do It

I didn’t wake up one day and think, “Let’s build a self-care empire.”Boxed Energy was born out of burnout, heartbreak, and pure stubbornness.

I’d hit that place—you know the one. Where your life feels like a bin fire and all you can do is rebuild. So I started creating boxes. Little rituals of rebellion. Tiny packages of hope, sass, and healing.

Because sometimes, the best thing you can do is light a candle, pour the herbal tea, and remember who the hell you are.

These boxes aren’t fluff—they’re armour. They’re therapy. They’re the glow-up in a box.

💫 You Don’t Need to Have It All Together

If you’re reading this thinking, “I’m still a mess”—same, babe.The glow-up isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention.It’s choosing to keep going. Keep growing. Keep giving a damn about yourself.

So here’s your permission slip to be a work-in-progress and a masterpiece at the same time.

You are allowed to change. To outgrow. To level up.And if no one’s cheering you on—know that I am.

🛍️ Ready for Your Own Glow-Up Moment?

If you need a reminder of how far you’ve come—or a nudge to start—my boxes were made for you.

✨ The Chaos Queen Box – for when you’re rising from the ashes✨ The Good Energy Box – for daily vibes and small wins✨ The Zen AF Box – because healing can be chill too

Because healing is hard—but your self-care doesn’t have to be.

CTA:If this hit home, share it with your fellow glow-getters. And remember: you’re not too much. You’re just finally becoming enough for yourself. 💅🏼

Your glow-up might not be cute. But babe, it’s real. You’ve got this 💪🏼

Lisa-Marie x