How we got here <3

Hi amazing people, I'm Jas, the Founder of Autono Me. My personal self growth journey has been long and painful. However, it has led me to where and who I am today.

I have spent a large portion of my life living for other people. I used a lot of my time and energy trying to please and be accepted by friends, family and strangers. By default, I neglected my own self development which left me feeling like a stranger in my own body.

how this manifested into my life:

  • failing to speak up for myself to avoid conflict
  • constantly doubting myself
  • trying to achieve unrealistic beauty and body image standards
  • hanging onto toxic friendships
  • constantly feeling burnt out
  • overworking
  • procrastination
  • little to no control over my emotions
  • depressive periods in life
  • full of anxiety

In other words, I never chose me.

A few years ago, I began noticing the toll this way of living had on my mind and body. I lacked a sense of purpose and felt completely lost as to who I was and who I wanted to be.

It was time to start putting in the inside work. I knew there was more for me out there and I simply would not survive the path I was headed. I started making changes like leaving friendships, setting boundaries, being vulnerable etc. I assumed things would only get better, instead, it was harder, lonelier and more painful. Growth and change is not easy, but wow is it worth every hard day.

I am proud to say I am no longer that shy people pleaser that has crappy friends and no self worth. I choose to surround myself with supportive people that bring out the best of me and continuously put effort into understanding myself everyday. It has not been a comfortable or perfect transition but I no longer am living my life for anyone except ME.

In 2022 I graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. I believe to my core that exercise, healthy daily habits and proper nutrition have the power to change and heal people's lives. As I have experienced first hand.

However, I always felt like something was missing in my own life and education.

We are all capable of living a healthy life, why do some people struggle more than others? Why are some of the people who do live a "healthy lifestyle" STILL feel depressed?

If we neglect the inside work and only focus on the outside work, other goals and lifestyle changes are not sustainable. The mind always catches up to the body.

That's when I started creating.

The goal was to create a resource for individuals that wanted to better understand and connect with themselves. There is large body of research showing the power of practicing gratitude & positive affirmations on self awareness and positive mental health outcomes.

I want to remind you that I did not create autono me as an individual that has reached a point in my life where I fully understand myself, have full control over my thoughts and emotions or feel like I have it all figured out. I am still learning more about myself every day. I still fall into poor habits, experience lows and have A LOT of work to do.

autono me has allowed me to better understand my own purpose in life. I hope that it can be a resource for you to find yours <3

I am in this with you.