Lake Mary High School
Glow-Up, Not Burn Out
March 9th 2026
Confidence, habits, routine, and self-care tips with Ramnation
“Glowing up” is a term we hear all the time. As soon as the school year begins, social media fills up with “tips for glowing up.” But what does it actually mean? A glow up isn’t about stressing over beauty standards or focusing only on your appearance. It’s about improving your mindset and becoming a better version of yourself so that you glow both internally and externally.
The truth is, it isn’t always easy. Many people wait for big moments to start making changes in their lives. Every year, people create New Year’s resolutions that they rarely stick to. Every summer before school starts, teens promise themselves they’ll “lock in” this year, yet nothing really changes.
What many people don’t realize is that real change comes from small steps. A glow up isn’t about pushing yourself to the point of burnout. Instead, it’s about making small, consistent changes that create lasting, long-term results.
Lets see what small steps Ramnation is taking to make themselves glow from the inside out.
Melanie Arroyo
”Glowing up from inside to me means that you are working on yourself and how you treat others. I feel like people focus on physical changes more than mental or emotional changes because mental changes are harder and some people don’t wanna deal with that but also because physical changes impress people on the outside so they don’t see the inside. Some people listen to music or go for a walk outside and I listen to music to calm down. By managing your time it can help you deal with academic and sports and personal life without getting burned out. some signs people show when they push themselves too hard is being tired or getting frustrated because they are tired or they can stressed easily. Taking breaks can help you see what you’ve already achieved and to look at the good things you have. Some daily routine routines that help mental health and personal development is balancing your time and taking time to yourself. Social media can affect the way. People view glow ups because there’s a certain standard that you have to follow for people to be able to say that you have a glow up like certain looks. Some advice I would give to someone who wants a better themselves is to keep pushing, but also take breaks and look at the good things about you because you can’t look at the negative all the time because we were made the way that we were supposed to and we shouldn’t change ourselves in a way that completely changes the person”
Aseel Yakub
“Glowing up isn’t just about changing how you look—it’s really about your mindset and personal growth, since confidence and self-improvement come from how you think. To improve without feeling overwhelmed, you can do daily affirmations, surround yourself with positive people, try new hobbies, and go out every now and then. For students, balancing school, social life, and self-improvement works best with an organized schedule and not taking on too many activities at once. It’s important to recognize when you’re pushing yourself too hard—signs like feeling extra tired or losing interest in things you enjoy mean it’s time to slow down. Taking breaks and resting actually helps you recharge and stay motivated, while daily routines like staying hygienic and not letting bad moments ruin your day support both mental health and personal growth. Social media can make glowing up seem like it’s all about appearance, but it’s really about who you are inside too. If you ever feel exhausted or discouraged, staying positive and surrounding yourself with people who lift you up can make all the difference.”
