a young woman leans on a kitchen cabinet, reflecting on her life

life balance long hair brunette multicolor extensions braided braids box identity selfrealization courage reflection change transformation discontent empowerment individuality young woman irony personal journey introspection white kitchen emotions selfexpression floral dress afrostyle perspective selfreflection selfdiscovery motivation boxbraids mindset authenticity lifestyles dissatisfaction black selfimprovement selfawareness sigh desire growth copy space leans cabinet reflecting box-braids sighs smiling ironically feeling realizing reason smile wears ironically smile