It’s basically 2019 and in this generation, we don’t try to keep up with the Jones’ - we’ve got to try and Keep up with the Kardashian’s.
And that’s like keeping up with the Jones’ on steroids.
It’s weird that while we are a generation of preservation, minimalism, and simplicity - we are also the generation of having it all and more.
You’ve got to be sexually appealing, wealthy, have a strong social media following, workout all the time, eat healthy, have the right friends - you have to be it all, effortlessly.
That seems really exhausting and ridiculous. And yet as someone who prides herself on not worrying about all that, I admit I’ve felt that pressure too. To do more, have more, Be more.
So how do you combat that lifestyle when it’s in front of us every single day? You gain perspective.
If I sit down and really list out my goals and what makes me happy - the majority of the have it alls aren’t on that list. I have no desire to be famous. I’m not looking to eat healthy all the time or religiously spend hours in the gym. I don’t want to look perfect, I want to look like me. Having 48 jobs isn’t how I want to spend my time.
Realistically I’m sure the Kardashian’s still have a pretty awesome life. I’ll probably miss out on some of the finer things because I’m not willing to compromise and hustle like they are. Truly whatever you think of them, they’ve built an empire. I don’t want to give up my privacy. I enjoy the time I have lounging around with crumbs and ripped sweat pants. I couldn’t do what they have done. And I don’t want to.
Its not just the Kardashian’s we’ve got to aspire to be. We’ve got the rap stars, the athletes, the socialites. We’ve got the reality tv nobodies who became somebody by putting it all out there for a quick buck and a following on IG. Everyone is out there working for something.
For most of us though, we won’t ever have that life. Quick update for you - that’s really normal. The life these folks lead is not something we will ever have. Chances are the people around you that you’re trying to impress are in the same boat as you are.
We all are saving for something, trying to pay off debt, send those bills out on time.
Know that. Talk about that. Find no shame in that. Everyone is trying to survive and thrive.
The harder you try to keep up with the kardashians, the more behind you’ll find yourself.
Take a moment to evaluate what you want and where your values lie. Understand that even the people who “have it all” lack something. It truly isn’t possible to have it all, all of the time. But it is possible to live a pretty awesome life if you acknowledge that and focus on the good things you do have. And stick to the things you want. Not that society says you should want.
It ain’t about Keeping up with the Kardashians, it’s about keeping up with your best version of yourself.