I'm finding it increasingly difficult to let such limiting beliefs hold me back. Those particularly irritating phrases like "Women your age should..." are a real blow to my 43-year-old self-image. But there's one thing I've truly left behind: color codes. Even in my very conventional professional environment, I no longer wear only formal blue, professional black, or understated patterns. I wear all shades of red, and I especially love floral patterns in every imaginable design. I'd love to offer some clever advice on how to get to this point. But until you've actually approached that elusive self-love yourself, it all just sounds like empty platitudes.

What I know: Red is a powerful color and the color of love. It creates visibility and attention. No hiding, but a "Hello, here I am!" That's why it's the perfect color symbol for self-love. So even if you're still struggling with yourself today, jump into the fire and overcome your fears.

Let this week, in the ebook creators' color palette, be your call to grab some red fabric and sew that pattern you've been eyeing for ages. The pattern that challenges you to show yourself as you truly are, who you are, what you love. Take every spark of self-love you can find within and let it ignite into a flame, defying all the limitations of societal expectations and harsh self-criticism.

You are enough!