The Power Room

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FREE blogs with extra tips and tricks to level up mentally and physically to become more aligned with YOU! As well as stories and achievement from the community! 💐☀️

How to get ahead of 99% of people by September (use your summer wisely)
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

How to get ahead of 99% of people by September (use your summer wisely)

If you’ve spent the summer procrastinating and now September feels like it’s creeping up way too fast this post was sent to you.

I’m sharing the exact 5-step reset that helped me go from dreading school to walking in with confidence. No 5am wake-ups. No 50-tab study routines. Just real mindset shifts, simple habits, and the emotional glow-up you didn’t know you needed.

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You’ll wish you knew this sooner: Why sleep matters for your mental health and becoming your best self
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

You’ll wish you knew this sooner: Why sleep matters for your mental health and becoming your best self

Sleep is literally an essential human need, although in society we are being taught that it is a luxury. In this blog we cover the importance of sleep, how I got over my insomnia and coping with noisy and bad conditions for sleep, so you can wake up refreshed and ready to be the best version of yourself every single day

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🧚 DESTROYING insecurity (all the mistakes I’ve made so you can own the room) 🪄
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

🧚 DESTROYING insecurity (all the mistakes I’ve made so you can own the room) 🪄

If you are one at parties or gatherings to feel SUPER cringe, awkward or just insecure (maybe imports syndrome, maybe just out of you league) then THIS WILL BE YOUR saviour.

In 2024, I used to be so awkward and just stand in the corner on my phone like half of the time as a crutch and not make eye contact with anyone…

Fast forward to 2025 and now I can be part of photo shoots, talk to strangers every single day, and strike a meaningful conversation with literally anyone its lead me to finding my best friends, opportunities that have changed my career and just the utmost confidence in myself (and my body).

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Life lessons learnt through grief
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

Life lessons learnt through grief

Near the start of May, I lost my grandma—η γιαγιά μου—the woman I was named after. It was my first real experience with grief, and it cracked something open in me. In that pain, I found perspective: you don’t need anyone’s validation to be worthy, overthinking is stealing your joy, and real purpose comes from connection—not achievement. I hope what I’ve learned can bring you some light too.

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How to DESTROY your bad habits and make room for ✨success✨
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

How to DESTROY your bad habits and make room for ✨success✨

Struggling to break toxic habits and actually stick to better ones? This guide breaks down the real reasons you're stuck — and gives you practical, science-backed steps to rewire your routine and build a successful, sustainable lifestyle.

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Welcome to the Power Room
Katia Gardner-Thorpe Katia Gardner-Thorpe

Welcome to the Power Room

Explore The Power Room by Embody Power Collective — free fortnightly letters on confidence, self worth, and personal growth for ambitious young women. Join our movement to embody self-esteem, boost your aspirations, and find inspiration to rise into your true power, inside and out.

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