Free to Be Roni
After an unintentional hiatus, #FreeToBeFeatures are back! And, what better way to reintroduce them than by featuring the incredible Roni Yohanan (@roniyohanan) creator of @vybeshift ☮️💜?! I met Roni last year when we rushed the same sorority at USC (anchor down babyyy) & ever since have had the absolute pleasure of being friends with her. She is truly a light in this world and I am so excited to introduce her to those of you who don’t know her yet!
Name/Age/Pronouns: Roni - 20 - she/her
Hobbies: reading, hiking, swimming in da ocean, meditating hehe, painting
How do you think you come across to others?: I think people see me as a positive, genuine, and kind person. Sometimes it depends on the environment. I could be quieter and more to myself whereas other times I’m super energetic, bubbly, and smiley :). I’d like to think I’m a good listener and so just as I love to feel seen and heard, I try to make others feel the same. I also probably come off as super passionate about everything spiritual and ~vybeshift~ related.
What do you think people wrongly think of you?: I definitely open up more as I get closer to people but I sometimes wonder if people think I’m very reserved when they meet me. Going back to the previous question, I’d like to think people see me as content in many areas of my life- emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually - but what I think people don’t necessarily always see is the time and effort I put into embodying this content and happy version of myself. I often go through my difficult moments alone and in my own time so that I can show up as my best self around others. We have the best ups when we truly set aside time to deal with the downs.
What are you looking to attract more of into your life?: Authentic connection, with myself and with everyone I meet. I love to learn about people and I really try to give my time, attention, and energy to listen and share thoughts and feelings with others. We are all essentially searching for deep and genuine connection, which requires vulnerability, something I’m working on too. I also obv always want to attract POSITIVE ENERGY in my both my relationships and experiences. Focusing on embodying the energy I want to attract.
How would you describe your relationship with yourself?: I’m on the longggg but REWARDING journey of loving myself more every day, knowing and honoring my worth, and becoming my most authentic self. In the past year or so I’ve been shifting my self talk to be more kind, positive and forgiving to myself. I’ve been doing deep inner work to ~break the habit of being myself~ and stop repeating old patterns that no longer serve the version of myself I want to be. I started doing affirmations a while ago and believe me when I say it - THEY DO WORK. I am slowly but surely rewiring my subconscious mind to embrace and tune into my full potential. My biggest advice is to show up for yourself- you’re the most important person in your life so invest in yourself, trust your process, and prioritize your well-being above all else.
What makes you feel loved?: Little things. When people smile at me or compliment me, show respect for me. Also when people show appreciation for me (even just a thank you after I do something for them).
All-time fav scent?: Lavender 💜
Soundtrack of your life?: “Unwritten”- Natasha Bedingfield