Make up musings
I've just had a really interesting interaction on LinkedIn regarding make up and the implications of wearing it vs not wearing it.
Anyone who I've met in person probably knows I don't wear make up, those I've met virtually may or may not have been able to tell based on the quality of the zoom call.
It's not something I draw attention to or mention... well apart from right now given I'm writing a post about it..! 🙃
Different things are important to different people, and for various reasons make up has never been something that's important to me.
On the other hand, I know a lot of women who wouldn't leave the house or put their camera on in a virtual call if they weren't wearing make up. That's their choice and if they enjoy the ritual of applying it, great! If wearing make up makes you feel good about yourself, crack on and have fun!
The problem comes when it's not a choice based out of enjoyment, but out of fear:
❌ I'll be judged if I don't wear make up
❌ They'll ask me if I'm ill
❌ They'll think I'm not looking after myself
❌ I'll stand out if I don't wear any
❌ I'll stand out if I wear too much
❌ They'll think I'm unprofessional
etc. etc. etc.
Let's be honest though, it doesn't stop at make up. Every single person has been judged for something at some point in their lives. Sometimes, those judgements can have dire consequences. And yet for a lot of us, the worst that might happen if we get judged is embarrassment.
Being afraid of judgement can mean staying in a job you don't like, in a relationship that has run its course, not doing something you really want to do and envying everyone you see who gets to do it.
You're so busy trying not to be judged a for any little thing, ultimately you end up feeling like life is going on without you.
It doesn't have to be that way:
✅ What would you do if you weren't afraid of judgement?
✅ Where would you go?
✅ Who would you be?
✅ What could be possible?
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In the mean time, why not be a bit rebellious... how about starting by wearing the thing you want to wear, just because you can! Image of me, sitting at my desk wearing my citrus dress because why not 😉
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