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Published Mar 9, 2015

Julianne Hough and The Key to Her Success

Julianne Hough opens up about her evolution from dancer to accomplished performer, sharing her battle with societal expectations, and the powerful role of visualization, gratitude, and vulnerability in achieving success, while offering inspiring advice on personal transformation and staying true to one's mission.
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  • Visualization

    Julianne Hough shares her practice of visualization, a technique she used since childhood to achieve her dreams. She recalls setting specific goals at a young age, such as becoming a singer by 19 and starring in a movie by 21, which she accomplished through focused visualization 1. Julianne emphasizes the importance of setting intentions and constantly reminding oneself of these goals, even through small rituals like making wishes at 11:11 2.

    The more you think about it, the more you focus on that, the more it's going to keep coming up.

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    This mindset, she believes, helps manifest dreams into reality by keeping them at the forefront of one's mind.

       

    Gratitude

    Julianne Hough reflects on the significance of gratitude and joy in her life, viewing them as essential elements of happiness. She describes her dream as having fun, being with family, and performing, whether on a large or small scale 3. Julianne's daily rituals include expressing gratitude and focusing on kindness, which she believes are key to inspiring others and embracing life's little joys 4.

    The purpose of my life is to be an infectious light of love and joy, to celebrate the little things and to inspire others to embrace their true essence.

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    Her mission is to give back to the world, making life more fulfilling by focusing on being rather than just doing.

       

    Vulnerability

    Julianne Hough discusses her journey towards embracing vulnerability and confidence, highlighting how these traits have shaped her personal growth. Initially, she avoided vulnerability, striving to appear strong and self-assured 5. However, Julianne now values authenticity over approval, focusing on self-acceptance rather than others' opinions.

    I don't care if they like me, they like me. If they don't, they don't.

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    She also shares how affirmations and self-talk have bolstered her confidence, especially during auditions, by reinforcing a positive self-image even when she felt uncertain 6.

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