Because You Deserve to Be on Your Own Calendar Too
Im closing out on Week 5 of the 100-Day Emo Glow Up Challenge – Book Something for You. This week, was all about taking up space in your own schedule and making self-prioritization a non-negotiable act of self-love.
In the chaos of adulting, it’s way too easy to treat yourself like an afterthought. You pencil in meetings, appointments, errands, and somehow always forget you. This week, we’re flipping the script: you’re the main event.
Why It Matters
Booking something for yourself — whether it’s a massage, a tattoo consultation, concert tickets, a solo coffee date, or a full-blown weekend getaway — is a way of telling yourself, I matter too. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It just has to be intentional.
You’re not waiting for someone else to give you permission. You’re reclaiming your time and attention, one calendar notification at a time.
Your Glow-Up Task:
Book something that’s just for you — and actually put it on your calendar.
Need ideas?
🎸 See your favorite band (or an emo tribute night) live
📚 Sign up for that creative writing class or book club
✨ Schedule a facial, massage, or even a piercing
☕️ Block out a morning for solo coffee + bookstore wandering
🖤 Book a day off just to rest, read, or play
Big or small, local or dreamy — it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s for you.
🖤 Elder Emo Reminder:
You spent your teenage years screaming lyrics about not fitting in — now you’re an adult and you still don’t have to. The real glow up is learning to unapologetically meet your own needs. You’re not selfish. You’re showing up for yourself. That’s punk as hell.
This week’s challenge is your permission slip to prioritize joy. You’re not “too busy.” You’re just not booked with yourself yet. Fix that.
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