day in the life of a marketing manager in los angeles, ca 🎄❄️☃️ holiday season is here, and this year feels a little bittersweet. 2024 was transformative—a year of staying locked in, pushing myself to embrace discomfort, and learning who’s really in my corner. it was also about navigating family dynamics, letting go of what’s beyond my control, and, for once, actually learning how to chill (like, for real). one thing I’ve nailed this year? waking up early. now, let me clarify—waking up early doesn’t make you better than anyone, but it does set the tone for a productive day. it’s become a non-negotiable in my routine, and honestly, it’s so underrated. in my humble opinion I think you should try it out, even for a week—you’d be surprised how much you can accomplish. if we can tolerate the grind of going to the gym multiple times a week, why not extend that energy to this? hard things lead to big wins. felt it in my bones this year. another lesson this year: owning what I don’t know. instead of pretending to get it or googling things mid-conversation, I’ve started just saying, “IDK.” it’s freeing, not as awkward as I imagined, and I’ve learned so much more by admitting I’m clueless. I want ro carry that into 2025, along with learning to say “no” more. you don’t need to be at every function or do what everyone else is doing—your choices are yours. embrace it. also, my calendar tells me that I hit the gym 260 times this year. that’s wild to me. while I’ve been consistent for a few years now, this year was next-level. for me, the gym isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about mental health. it’s my way of clearing thoughts and sweating out negativity. sure, people might say, “ellen, you don’t look different” or “you’re not eating enough protein,” but who cares? it’s not their journey—it’s mine. I’ve structured my life around this routine, and honestly, I love that for me. your life is your boat—don’t hand over the keys to someone else’s opinions. finally, being a creator on here has been such a growth experience. there have been so many moments where i’ve been called out or humbled by something i didn’t even realize i was doing and honestly i’m grateful for those moments too. they’ve taught me to listen, reflect, and grow into a better version of myself. not everyone will like me—that’s a given. but to those of you who support me, thank you from the bottom of my heart. to those who judge me, thank you too—your presence still means something. one last thought: i’ve been writing these painfully long captions for a year now, and every single time, i wrestle with the fear of judgement and coming across as self-centered but here’s the thing—this is my way of leaning into vulnerability, of embracing discomfort. if even one person finds something meaningful in my words, then it’s worth it. so, as always, as if you haven’t heard this enough from me: i’m rooting for the both of us. lots of love, ellen 🖤
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