WHY SELF BELIEF IS SO IMPORTANT

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So you may have seen my insanely exciting news. I, Grace Victory have a publishing deal with Headline. Yuuuuuppppp - you read that right.

(does an excited pee)

I know, I can't quite believe it either lol.

It was confirmed months and months ago, but I wasn't allowed to announce it until now. Releasing my very own book about my life, is something I have only dreamed about. Now that its public, it suddenly feels very real, and equally overwhelming. The book is called NO FILTER and is a chance to tell my story in full, up until now. NO FILTER will be raw, heartfelt and completely honest. Some parts will make you laugh, other parts will make you cry. Either way, I hope that each reader will put my book down feeling inspired, motivated and encouraged.

PS.. You can pre-order my book here.

I know I work extremely hard and I deserve this incredible opportunity. However, just like any normal human being, I have the occasional spout of self doubt.

Out of everyone, why do I get to do this?

Blogging and vlogging has become a booming industry lead by some incredibly talented individuals. Not only that, its also full of wonderful women, some of which I consider friends. Influencers are on the front row at fashion week, releasing their own lines of stuff, landing £100k campaigns and sponsorships as well as earning millions of subscribers on Youtube - its just fucking cray!

Although I'm pretty happy with my career outside of Youtube, there is a constant niggle in my mind about my failing (in my opinion) Youtube channel. With dwindling views & v. little growth in subscribers as well as constant criticism in the comments section, I often feel like whats the point.

I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. With Youtube changing its algorithm making it super hard to gain views and subscribers, as well the oversaturated market the blogosphere has become in general, I sometimes question if this is the place for me. 

Should I just quit and live in a field surrounded by sheep? (an actual genuine thought lol). 

I guess with any industry or chosen career path, self doubt is inevitable. Even more so when you're surrounded by people who are killing it in their own right. There are bloggers and vloggers with innovative ideas, insane editing skills, giant teams to help them make outstanding videos, money to splash on numerous Chanel bags and Instagram themes that I can only dream of..

.. And then theres me.

Here I am, potty mouthed, chubby, vulnerable and a little rough around the edges. I stand out like a sore thumb in an industry that doesn't always accept me for who I am. I didn't receive my first paid job through blogging until 2015 and I've had to fight fight and fight a bit more for brands to consider me for campaigns. But what separates me and so many others apart from the conventional blogger ideal is self belief. Its faith & resilience to carry on when all you want to do is give up.

In my short life I've learned, self belief gets you places that nothing else can. I am living proof of that. I don't have millions of subscribers, I don't have a particularly amazing Instagram theme, and I don't make videos that could be categorised as short films, but what I do have is drive, hunger & passion. I also get amazing opportunities - my most recent one being a fucking book deal. Yes - talent helps, but drive and ambition are qualities that you MUST have in order to be truly successful.



Remember - they are not you and that is your power.

With any aspect of your life, you have to believe in yourself - especially when it comes to your career. Comparison really is the thief of joy and when self doubt enters my head, I recognise the thought but I don't tend to pay it much attention. Everyone around you may be doing great, but so are you too and even if you're not - you will be.



I've received comments in the past of different variants of 'I don't know why the BBC decided to work with you when there are vloggers with triple your following' so I guess some people think the larger the followers, the more deserving of success you are, but thats bullshit. I absolutely deserve to make my dreams come true, just like everyone else.. can I get an amen sister?



What I'm trying to say is no matter where you're from, how old you are, what career path you've chosen, or what struggles you may face - believe in yourself because if you don't, nobody else will. Trust your instinct, trust your journey and trust that you will get to where you need to be, because that is your destiny.

What is meant for you cannot be taken from you.


Self belief is so important because it determines how much you achieve and the more you believe in yourself, the more happier and confident you will become. Slay in your own lane and don't get side tracked about what other people are doing.

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