embrace the cringe
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Don’t let the idea of being “cringey” stop you from doing and being what you love. Wear that outfit that’s “too loud”, go to that anime movie you’ve been wanting to see, play that cool sport even though you’re bad at it — following your joy will never be a bad thing. We are all lame to someone no matter what, so embrace what makes you cringey: Let your freak flag fly!
3 months ago
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@sarahkassam
Needed this reminder. My brain considers what others would think of my actions by default and I’m trying to be conscious of the fact that actually, I don’t give a flying fadoodle!! I love this framing of embracing the cringe.
@sydshomeedit
I have to remind myself frequently, too! It’s hard to not focus on what other people think, so I definitely have to encourage myself that “I want to be here” or “I want to do this” to get myself through. It’s a work in progress!
@knitnat
Yessss to this!!!
@picotnj
Working with middle schoolers has helped me embrace the cringe. There is no way I can be cool, so I am just my middle aged self. I try to model being myself for my students who are trying so hard to conform. It’s going to be okay to be yourself!
@sydshomeedit
That’s fantastic!! I’m sure you being your authentic self to your students helps build trust with them, as well
@katieforte
I read this somewhere years ago - You’re judged no matter what, so might as well be judged for being yourself, so true!
@magadia
Nonchalant is finally dead. Entering the chalant era
@picotnj
My boomer mother drilled "What will people think?" into us. It has been very hard to let that go.
@sydshomeedit
Oof, yeah, social peer pressure is so tough and definitely something I personally have to fight against frequently! Despite this, I hope you are able to engage in the the things you love, even if it isn’t always out in the open ❤️
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