Life’s too short to live on autopilot. This Life For Me isn’t just our Crew 23 mantra — it’s a daily choice to live with intention, joy, and maybe a little rebellion against the “supposed to’s” we’ve been handed. (If you’re new here, you can read more about our philosophy here.)
The best part? You don’t need a total life overhaul to feel the difference. Here are five small (but mighty) daily habits for a joyful life you can start today.
1. Start Your Day with a “Yes, Please” Moment
Instead of reaching for your phone first thing, give yourself a small ritual you actually look forward to.
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A perfectly brewed cup of coffee in your favorite mug
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Five minutes of quiet before the world barges in
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Playing that song that instantly lifts your mood
💡 Crew Tip: Think of this as your morning anchor — no pirates, no passengers, just the captain calling the shots.
2. Wear What Feels Like You
We’re big believers that clothes aren’t just fabric — they’re a little daily rebellion, a signal of who you are (and who you’re becoming).
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Pick colors that make you feel alive
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Wear the “fun” earrings on a Tuesday
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Rock that graphic tee like it’s a power suit
💡 Crew Tip: Forget “Is this in style?” and ask “Do I love it?” That’s your compass.
3. Protect Your Treasure (aka Time & Energy)
Saying yes to everything leaves you broke in the one currency you can’t get back — time.
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Block off one evening a week for just you
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Politely decline the obligations that drain you
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Guard your energy like it’s gold in the hull
💡 Crew Tip: Your time is treasure. Spend it where it grows in value — on joy, rest, and people who make you better.
4. Add One Little Adventure to Your Week
Adventure doesn’t have to mean booking a flight to Bali (although, if you do, call us).
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Try a new coffee shop
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Take a different route home
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Cook something you’ve never made before
💡 Crew Tip: Change your scenery, change your perspective. Even small adventures remind you you’re alive.
5. Speak Your “This Life For Me” Out Loud
When you name what you want, you start steering toward it.
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Say “no” to the things that aren’t it
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Say “yes” to the things that are
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Share your goals with your crew — accountability is powerful
💡 Crew Tip: Saying it out loud isn’t just manifestation — it’s charting your map.
Final Word from the Deck
Living This Life For Me isn’t about perfection — it’s about choosing, every day, to steer toward the life you actually want. Some days you’ll drift, some days you’ll sail full-speed ahead. The magic is in the choosing.
⚓ Your Turn: What’s one small way you’re going to live This Life For Me today? Share it with us in the comments or tag us on Instagram — and if you want some wearable reminders to keep you on course, you can shop the Crew 23 collection here.