“It was only until I started to be myself that the music started to flow and people started to listen.” 🎶 —Sam Smith
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I can relate to this quote so well. It took me so long to learn how to accept myself and love myself, but once I finally did, I was able to fully be myself and express myself. 💃

When I posed for the Playboy, I wasn’t afraid of the consequences or what other people might think of me. I know who I am and I only care about my own opinion of me. That’s true freedom 🤗

I’m an advocate for body positivity and self acceptance. 🥰 Loving yourself is not easy. We often compare ourselves on social media; other people seem to have lots of followers, a perfect relationship, more money, amazing body etc, and we feel down about ourselves.🥺

We often concentrate on the external things. But what happens when you lose those? That’s what happened to me. I lost my ideal family/marriage, our house & belongings due to toxic mold, my health, job etc..
I suffered from depression until I started to work on myself diligently. I still do every single day. 💪🏻

Understand that you are more than your body and all of these external things.
And you don’t need a blue checkmark to proof that you are verified. Be verified by you. ✅
Upgrade your mind and make your mind the most beautiful thing about you. 🥰

Strive towards being real and authentic. In the world where everyone tries to fit in, be yourself and do your thing. That’s what true acceptance is. 💃😉

Thank you @playboyportugalmagazine @petteri_kaakinen_photography @hotellivanajanlinna @lauramelanieh @mikawalkamo @petteriahomaa
for making this amazing experience possible for me.
I’ll be remembering this when I’m old and grey 🐰👵 ...

Shower Janne Hyöty- remix is out now.
Link in the bio.🔝🎶🚿
Photo: @petteri_kaakinen_photography

A year ago I released my first single “Shower”. Needless to say that it was a life changing moment for me. All of a sudden I became a pop star and I was called “Finland’s Sabrina” by the Finnish media. ”Shower” was compared to her hit song “Boys” and I’ll be always known for this song in Finland 🇫🇮 🚿💃🎶

I’m proud to release a club remix of Shower mixed by an award winning Finnish producer Janne Hyöty. Janne has reached huge success in the Asian market having over 40 no 1 hit songs in Japan. I’m honored that he offered to do a remix and I hope you’re going to love it as much as I do.🥰

”Shower” represents so many things for me: new beginnings, empowerment, believing in yourself &loving yourself, body positivity, trusting the universe.. ✨

Seize the opportunity, don’t be afraid of change. You have all the power to create a new ending to your story. Just be brave enough to do it -even if there’s a chance to fail and end up making a total fool out of yourself ✨😉🙈
So what if you do, embarrass yourself once and you’re free forever 😝💃🚿

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to listen to my song 🎶🙏💖 And thank you for following my journey. There will be lots of new twists coming up soon.. 😉 At least my life is anything but boring 😅😇
And that’s the way I like it 😉👍🏻 ...

Many of you wanted me to write about love, so I decided to answer to the most common question I get besides “Can I see you in the shower?” 😃 (In case you find this question weird, you have probably missed my first single, Shower 😝🚿🎶 Link to my summer song is on my bio)⬆️ The second common question I get is: “How can I win your heart? 💞 So here are my tips 😉
HOW TO WIN SOMEONE’S HEART ▪️Become a better listener. Don’t just talk about you. Make the other person feel that you care. Ask them questions nobody else has ever asked before.
▪️Be generous. Ask yourself what can I give to this person instead of what can I take? How can you enrich their life? ▪️Make them feel valued and respected. Give them space and time. Don’t be too possessive.
▪️Lose your ego around them and be vulnerable
▪️Have time for them. Make them a priority. Be there during their lowest moments. Don’t just come for the party. ▪️Make them feel appreciated. Give them lots of compliments. Don’t judge or bring up their past. Highlight what they are doing right in their life.
▪️ Work on yourself and be in alignment with your purpose. Show them the best representation of you. Make your mind the most beautiful thing about you.
▪️ Make an effort to stay in their life. Words don’t mean anything until you prove it.
▪️Be committed to them. Sometimes life is a storm, but be there to hold their hand. ⛈ 🌞 ...

“There’s no greater wealth than a good mental health”🥰 A lot of people are worrying and experiencing anxiety due to the coronavirus outbreak. 🦠
It’s important to stay mentally strong.
We can’t control the outside world, so focus on what you can control: your attitude towards the present moment.. I experienced a spiritual awakening a few years ago. ✨
My life had turned upside down and I had to dive deep and ask the big questions : Who am I? What is my purpose? 🤔✨ A lot of people don’t know who they are, and many of us are afraid to be alone. But you don’t become strong in the crowd. You become strong when you accept yourself.🥰 Mentally strong people aren’t popular. They are popular to themselves. 🤩They don’t go looking for the approval of others. They’re only here to win their own approval.🙌🏻 HOW TO BECOME MENTALLY STRONG💪 ▪️Choose an environment that supports your mental health. Instead of connecting to Wi-fi, connect with nature. 🍃
▪️Allow yourself to feel. Be vulnerable and sensitive. Supression is depression. 😢
▪️Focus on gratitude. Even if your life isn’t how you want it to look right now, it doesn’t mean that it never will. Stop feeling like a victim and be a hero of your story. 🦸🏼‍♀️Life isn’t something happening to you. Life is responding to your thoughts, words and actions. Take back your power.👊🏻
▪️Take breaks from watching, reading or listening to news stories, including social media. Media creates fear, and many times we start to compare ourselves to other people and we end up feeling discouraged and depressed. Be in a league of your own and stop competing. 🤼 ▪️Choose people who want to feel you and experience you, people who care what you’re saying. Many times we’re in relationship where the other person won’t even bother. 🙉
▪️Never let yourself to be influenced by other people’s emotions. If someone is angry, it’s not about you.
Nobody can make you feel a certain way without your permission. Don’t give them that power. 🧘‍♂️
🔸Be patient. It takes years to become mentally strong. Be kind to yourself. We’re all a work in progress. 📚🙋🏼‍♀️ ...

My second single “Back For Good” will be on the worldwide webs at midnight tonight. ⭐️🌍 The lyrics are about past hurt.
Many times we end up fighting for someone who isn’t even meant for us. We might feel a void without a partner, and feel desperate for someone’s love. But the only love you can always count on is the love you give to yourself. No one else can fill that void for you. You have to do the inner work and become a full cup. Then you can start filling other people’s cups too 😉🥛🍶 Then 1+1 makes 2 in a relationship. 💞Not half+half makes 1 💔

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How to get over past hurt ▪️Stop trying so hard for people who don’t care and who do so little for you. Whoever is meant for you, won’t reject you.
▪️You didn’t come here to beg a space in someone’s life or chase someone.🏃‍♀️ You are worthy. And true love is free.
▪️Don’t force things. Whatever falls apart, falls apart. Trust that the universe doesn’t make mistakes and everything happens in divine order.
▪️Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. Some people are just passing by. Maybe they were meant to teach you a lesson. Be willing to learn and grow from it. ▪️When you let go, you allow space for what is meant for you to find you. There’s someone who’d love to be with you, but they can’t if you’re still holding onto a wrong person.
▪️Choose people who choose you. Stop being available for people who are unavailable to you. It’s their loss if they can’t see how amazing you are 😉⭐️
▪️Instead of searching for the one, be the one. Find the one you’re looking for within yourself. Learn how to love yourself and focus on your life purpose. 🥰
Needing nothing brings you everything. ✨ ...

”Don’t ever be afraid to give yourself a chance to be everything you’re capable of being” ✨

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Is 2020 going to be the year when you give yourself a chance to pursue your dream? 🤔✨ It’s easier said than done. It takes a lot of courage, faith, determination, hard work and ability to shut your ears to other people’s opinions.🙉
But you are responsible for where you find yourself, and you might be only one decision away from a totally different life. 🤗

We often fear that we’re gonna fail and end up becoming a laughing stock. So we choose to stay in our comfort zone.
But imagine yourself reminiscing your life in your death bed: are you gonna be more proud of that you fearlessly went after your dream, lived your life and gave a s**t about anyone’s opinion or that you played it safe and avoided criticism and humiliation? 🧐💭 You know which one I chose 😅💃🚿🎶 I put myself out there, and didn’t care what other people think. And it paid off. 🤗

I’m honored that the biggest news media in Finland @iltasanomat, acknowledged my song and music video as one of the biggest entertainment topics in 2019. 🙏🚿🎶 “Shower” has been played on the radios all over the world and it’s been at the hit chart for 14 weeks already. 🤗🚿🎶
My next song is coming out in a month. 😉

I hope to inspire others to follow my lead. Don’t take yourself too seriously, put your butt on the line and don’t be afraid to lose your reputation. When you do it once, you’re free to do absolutely anything. 🙌🏻😉 Show the world who you truly are. Take off the mask. Don’t copy others trying to be like them. Find your own voice and style. Do things your way. And don’t let anyone discourage you.
If you fail, so what! The game isn’t over until you say so.⚔️ You can give yourself as many chances as you wish. Be persistent and don’t quit when the first obstacle comes.💪
You’re not a loser if you fail. The difference between the master and the student is that the master has failed more times than the student has even tried. The loser is the one who never even dared to try.😬 Give yourself a chance in 2020!
Let love guide you, not fear. 💖
Happy New Year! 💫 ...

Happy Independence Day, Finland 🇫🇮 💙⠀
May the spirit of freedom and independence always remain high 💫
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“If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello” -Paolo Coello 😊

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Many of us are afraid to leave our comfort zone. 😖
It took years for me to be confident enough to change the course of my life.
Even though the future is uncertain, I’m enjoing this brand new beginning. I gave myself a permission to follow my passion which was a true act of self love. 🥰
I’ve been asked if I have any tips for someone who wants to start over and rebuild their life.
So here’s.. HOW TO START OVER: 🤔 ▪️Be comfortable with the unknown. I’d rather not know what’s gonna happen in the future than know for a certain that my life’s gonna be boring; always going to the same job each morning until I retire. 😳 No thanks.I’d rather take a risk.
▪️Don’t worry about failing Think about it as a learning phase. No one becomes a master without making mistakes. Allow yourself to be a student. 👩‍🎓Every successful person started from somewhere. They worked hard and believed in themselves. As long as you keep on trying, you can never fail. 💪
▪️Don’t fear criticism. People who criticize others are the ones who have too much time and are not doing anything productive to improve their own lives.
▪️Be kind to yourself and love yourself. Don’t beat yourself up for not being where you truly want to be. Stop comparing yourself to other people. Only compete with the person you were yesterday. You came here with all the tools you need to become your greatest version. Your story isn’t over yet. 😉
▪️Change your routines. Realize that without the change in your daily routines, your life will remain as it is. Let go of what is not serving you.👋🏻
▪️Feed your mind with positivity. Your thoughts create your reality. Be your own biggest cheerleader and surround yourself with people who cheer you on. Read other people’s success stories for inspiration. 🤩
▪️Be grateful that you still have a chance to start over. Better late than never. You’re not a victim of your circumstances. You’re the hero of your story.🦸🏼‍♀️🌟 ...