Hey bestie,
Let’s talk about entering your that girl era.
You’ve been trying for months. Maybe years.
You’ve pinned the routines. Made the vision boards. Set the goals. Downloaded the guides.
But you’re still not HER.
You’re still hitting snooze instead of that 6AM wake-up. Still scrolling instead of working on your goals. Still watching other girls live their that girl era while you’re stuck in the planning phase.
Here’s what nobody tells you about the that girl glow up:
It’s not about finding the perfect routine.
It’s not about having the right aesthetic.
It’s not about being more motivated.
It’s about daily execution with accountability.
That girl isn’t pinning her dream life. She’s BUILDING it through consistent daily action.
This is your step-by-step guide to FINALLY enter your that girl era and actually glow up.
Not through more planning. Through strategic action that sticks.
By the end of 2026, you won’t be trying to enter your that girl era.
You’ll be living it.
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Let’s stop collecting the aesthetic and start building the era.
WHO IS “THAT GIRL” REALLY?
She’s not a TikTok trend. She’s an identity you build.
That girl for YOU might look completely different than:
- The 5AM productivity girlie
- The soft minimal aesthetic girlie
- The fitness and green juice girlie
- The boss babe career girlie
Your version of that girl is whoever YOU want to become.
Not what TikTok says. Not what Pinterest shows. What YOU actually want.
Before you can become her, you need to define her specifically:
Who is she in YOUR life?
- What does her morning look like?
- How does she handle stress?
- What are her daily non-negotiables?
- How does she show up at work?
- What does she prioritize?
- How does she treat her body?
Write this down. Get specific.
Vague vision = vague results.
THE 8 STEPS TO ENTERING YOUR THAT GIRL ERA
STEP 1: Define Your Version of Her (Stop Copying TikTok)
Most people skip this step and wonder why “that girl routine” doesn’t work for them.
Because they’re living someone else’s version.
Ask yourself:
What does MY dream day actually look like?
What time do I realistically want to wake up?
What activities make ME feel good?
What does success look like for MY life?
Example:
❌ That girl wakes at 5AM → ✅ I wake at 6:30AM and actually stick to it
❌ That girl does pilates daily → ✅ I walk 30 minutes 4x weekly
❌ That girl has 10-step skincare → ✅ I do consistent 4-step routine
Your version needs to be YOURS, not Instagram’s.
STEP 2: Build a Morning Routine You’ll Actually Do
That girl has a morning routine. But not the unrealistic 12-step TikTok version.
She has a routine she can SUSTAIN.
The framework:
Hydrate → Water immediately upon waking
Move → 10-30 minutes (walk, stretch, workout)
Fuel → Breakfast with protein
Prepare → Skincare, getting ready intentionally
Plan → Review day’s priorities
That’s it. 60-90 minutes total.
Not 3 hours of perfection. A sustainable routine that sets your day’s tone.
The secret? Do it 5+ days weekly. Consistency over perfection.
STEP 3: Prioritize Your Body (The Foundation for Everything)
You can’t enter your that girl era if you feel like garbage.
That girl energy comes from:
Sleep: 7-9 hours non-negotiable
Hydration: 64-80oz water daily
Movement: 30+ minutes, 4+ days weekly
Nutrition: Meals that give energy, not drain it
Skincare: Consistent routine (AM/PM)
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about treating your body like it matters.
Because it does. Your body is the vehicle for your that girl glow up.
STEP 4: Curate Your Environment (Your Space Affects Everything)
That girl doesn’t thrive in chaos.
She has spaces that support her era.
Declutter ruthlessly:
- If it doesn’t serve future-you, remove it
- Clear surfaces = clear mind
- Everything has a designated place
Create intentional spaces:
- Workspace that makes you want to work
- Bedroom that promotes good sleep
- Kitchen that makes healthy eating easy
Add small luxuries:
- Fresh flowers weekly
- Candles you actually light
- Pretty organization
- Good lighting
Your environment either supports your that girl glow up or keeps you stuck.
STEP 5: Upgrade Your Style With Strategy
That girl dresses intentionally. Not expensively.
The approach:
Audit your closet:
What makes you feel like her? Keep it.
What makes you feel frumpy? Donate it.
Build strategic basics:
Quality over quantity
Pieces that work together
Your aesthetic, not TikTok’s
Dress like her NOW:
Don’t wait to “earn” the outfit
Dress like the version you’re becoming
Confidence comes from acting as if
You don’t need a new wardrobe. You need intention.
STEP 6: Master Productivity Without Burnout
That girl is productive. But she’s not burned out.
She has systems that work.
Time blocking:
Schedule your day in chunks
Most important work first
Protect focus time
Task batching:
Group similar tasks together
Content creation day
Admin day
Reduces context switching
Energy management:
Know your peak hours
Do hard things when energy is high
Rest is productive too
Planning rituals:
Sunday weekly planning
Evening next-day prep
Monthly goal review
That girl isn’t hustling 24/7. She’s strategic about her time.
STEP 7: Protect Your Energy (Boundaries Are Non-Negotiable)
That girl says no. A lot.
She protects what she’s building.
Digital boundaries:
Unfollow accounts that drain you
Limit scroll time
Curate feed intentionally
Phone away during focus time
Social boundaries:
Say no without guilt
Distance from energy vampires
Prioritize relationships that add value
You don’t owe everyone access
Internal boundaries:
Negative self-talk stops
Perfectionism doesn’t run the show
Rest without guilt
Grace when you miss a day
Your energy is finite. Protect it like the valuable resource it is.
STEP 8: Embody Her NOW (Not “Someday”)
This is the secret most people miss:
That girl isn’t a future destination. She’s a current identity.
Stop waiting to:
Feel ready → Act ready
Look perfect → Show up imperfect
Have it together → Build it together
Start:
Speaking like her
Moving like her
Deciding like her
Showing up like her
The more you embody her energy NOW, the faster your that girl glow up happens.
Fake it till you make it isn’t fake. It’s strategic identity building.
WHY YOU HAVEN’T ENTERED YOUR THAT GIRL ERA YET
Let’s be honest about why “finally” is in this guide’s title.
Because you’ve tried before. Multiple times.
You’ve:
- Set the 5AM alarm (quit after 3 days)
- Started the morning routine (lasted a week)
- Bought the planner (never filled it out)
- Made the vision board (it’s collecting dust)
- Saved 847 “that girl era” pins (living none of them)
It’s not because you’re lazy. It’s because you had the vision without the accountability.
Entering your that girl era requires more than knowing WHAT to do.
It requires a system that makes you DO IT daily.
Even when motivation dies.
Even when you don’t feel like it.
Even when you want to quit.
That’s the missing piece between wanting the glow up and actually glowing up.
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE THAT GIRL GLOW UP
Here’s what Pinterest doesn’t tell you:
The glow up isn’t about:
- Having the aesthetic ❌
- Looking perfect ❌
- Never missing a day ❌
- Being motivated 24/7 ❌
It’s about:
- Daily consistency ✅
- Systems that work ✅
- Accountability when motivation dies ✅
- Showing up imperfectly ✅
The girls who actually enter their that girl era?
They don’t rely on motivation. They have accountability.
They don’t wait to feel ready. They start before they’re ready.
They don’t try to be perfect. They try to be consistent.
That’s the difference between pinning the era and living it.
FINALLY ENTER YOUR THAT GIRL ERA (FOR REAL THIS TIME)
This time is different because:
You’re not just making another vision board ❌
You’re building daily accountability ✅
You’re not just pinning the aesthetic ❌
You’re executing the actions ✅
You’re not relying on motivation ❌
You’re building systems that work ✅
Your that girl era starts the day you start showing up consistently.
Not perfectly. Consistently.
START YOUR THAT GIRL GLOW UP TODAY
Don’t wait for Monday. Start now.
Today:
- Define YOUR that girl era (write it down specifically)
- Choose ONE step to implement today
- Actually do it (not tomorrow, today)
This Week:
- Execute 3+ actions toward your that girl glow up
- Build momentum through showing up
- Track what you actually do
This Month:
- Prove you can be consistent for 30 days
- Watch your life start matching your vision
- Enter your that girl era through daily action
Next 30 Days:
- Your full that girl glow up unfolds
- You become proof that consistency works
- You ARE that girl, not trying to become her
The era you’ve been pinning? It starts now.
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Stop trying to enter your that girl era.
Start living it.
One day. One action. One check-in at a time.
Xo,
Chelsea Elise