SOLAVIVRE

Wake up at 5 am. Drink matcha. Journal your dreams. Gym before emails. Welcome to That Girl lifestyle. Aesthetic? Sure. Exhausting? Definitely.

To be “like her”, you end up: Overbuying skincare, Forcing 5 am wakeups after 2 am doomscrolls, Mentally exhausted, but still posting “healing”.

Spoiler alert: A lot of this is just content designed to sell your stuff. Capitalism is genius in its ability to tap into our deepest insecurities and desires. It makes you feel not enough, constantly craving more, so you keep checking your cart like it’s therapy, seeking solace in the idea that buying that next item will finally fill the void. The persuasive power of marketing wraps around you like a warm blanket, making you believe that your self-worth is tied to your possessions. Each ding of the notification becomes a signal of your achievements, prompting you to return for another fix, perpetuating a cycle where fulfillment is always just one purchase away.

Reminder; You don’t need to earn rest. You’re not lazy. You’re tired. Rest is productive. Doing nothing is healing. Being enough is not a reward, it’s your baseline.

Being “that girl” is exhausting, tbh. The pressure to constantly portray an idealized version of oneself can feel overwhelming and unrelenting, creating a never-ending cycle of expectations that are difficult to escape. It often leads to moments of doubt and insecurity, making you question your own journey and whether you’re truly fulfilling your potential. Just drop a comment to who on your FYP made you wonder, “am I falling behind?” Is it the perfectly curated lifestyle, the flawless skin, or the perfectly staged brunch photos that trigger these thoughts? Each scroll through social media can amplify these feelings, leaving you to ponder if you’re measuring up to those seemingly perfect standards that others showcase, which can sometimes feel unattainable.

Next time you scroll, ask yourself: is this inspiration fueling my ambitions, or is it simply self-love wrapped in a sneaky side of pressure? Remember to take a step back and focus on your unique path, reminding yourself that everyone is on a different journey, and it’s absolutely okay to not have it all figured out just yet.

The content reflects on society’s obsession with productivity and the pursuit of being “enough,” questioning if one already is. It invites readers to consider who on their social media feeds prompts them to reevaluate their routines, suggesting that scrolling can lead to either inspiration or subtle manipulation.