Sure, living that kind of a life is great if you have the luxury to do so, but the entire concept is not inclusive and creates a notion of "wellbeing" that is synonymous with privilege. trend itself places an emphasis on using superficial items to create the aesthetic that is needed to become 'That Girl.' It also depicts a pretty narrow portrayal of what health looks like - with most girls being skinny, white and rich.īeing 'That Girl' is very expensive and wildly unrealistic. READ MORE: Model films gross act on airplane Being 'That Girl' is very expensive and also, wildly unrealistic. These items are all incorporated into the 'That Girl' routine - being used by girls to achieve perfect skin, bodies and mindsets.Ī clip posted by Youtuber zoeunlimited pointed out the parallel between "positive behaviour" and "consumerism" that these videos seem to reinforce and I agree, it seems odd and mildly unfair that in order to "make life better" you have to spend a lot of money. In many of the videos I watched, the girls seem to have access to a plethora of scented candles, lots of fresh food, incredible skincare and many more products which make their lives look glamorous. Being 'That Girl' is incredibly expensive Waking up early is very hard to romanticise, andĥ. My life is not nearly as aesthetic as I thought it wasĤ. my pursuit to become 'That Girl' I was faced with a very sobering reality:ġ. READ MORE: Mum's bizarre Disney birthday present rule leads to family fallout The girls seem to have access to a plethora of scented candles, lots of fresh food, incredible skincare. So I decided to put myself to the test and try it out for a week. You have to follow a relatively simple formula which consists of exercising, eating healthy, looking polished and maintaining a positive mindset through journaling and practising gratitude. Videos of users adhering to the 'That Girl' schedule make it look incredibly easy. She's doing all this while working 9-5 while and maintaining a fabulous manicure and the perfect sleep schedule. As unrealistic as a Victoria's Secret model, 'That Girl' is up at the crack of dawn drinking lemon water, getting her 10,000 steps in, making an Instagrammable breakfast while drinking a matcha latte and somehow having time to read half a novel before school or work. 'That Girl' is the girl society wants you to be. trend picked up so much speed that videos with the hashtag #thatgirl have received over 2.5 billion views. READ MORE: He gave her a note on the bus, they've been together ever since 'That Girl' is the girl society wants you to be.
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