As a therapist, I see how the words we choose shape our experiences. Today, Gen Alpha’s “feeling language”—terms like “main character energy” and “soft life”—is transforming how we understand ourselves and our relationships. Here, I’ll explore some of these terms, their impact, and how they can serve as tools for self-awareness and personal growth.
Main Character Energy: Taking Charge of Your Life
What It Means:
“Main character energy” is seeing yourself as the central figure in your life story. It’s about self-empowerment, owning your journey, and moving forward with purpose.
Why It Matters:
In therapy, I help clients reconnect with their agency. Main character energy shifts focus back to one’s own values and goals, combating self-doubt and people-pleasing.
How to Cultivate It:
•Practice Self-Care: Prioritise your well-being.
•Set Personal Goals: Pursue meaningful goals that bring joy.
•Embrace Confidence: Honour what makes you unique.
Pick Me: Recognising the Trap of External Validation
What It Means:
“Pick me” describes behaviours rooted in a need for approval. It can lead to compromising authenticity or putting others down to feel validated.
Why It Matters:
This behaviour often points to deeper needs for validation. Recognising it helps you focus on self-acceptance and authenticity, nurturing healthier relationships from a place of self-worth.
How to Avoid It:
•Cultivate Self-Worth: Look inward for validation.
•Respect Others’ Journeys: Avoid comparison.
•Stay True to Yourself: Make choices aligned with your values.
Other Feeling Language to Support Self-Growth
Soft Life: Embracing Ease and Well-Being
Prioritising ease over constant hustle, “soft life” is about mental and emotional balance. By setting boundaries and valuing peace, we honour our well-being over productivity.
Low-Key: Expressing Honesty and Ambivalence
Describing something as “low-key” allows you to explore feelings subtly, offering honesty without full commitment. It can make self-reflection feel safer and less pressured.
Glow Up: Celebrating Positive Transformation
A “glow up” is a celebration of growth, resilience, and progress. Acknowledging our “glow up” builds confidence and self-love, reminding us that change and healing are possible.
Using Today’s Feeling Language for Self-Discovery
These words aren’t just trendy—they offer tools for self-awareness, boundary-setting, and growth. At Peace is Power, I’m here to help you explore these ideas as we work together toward a more balanced, confident life. Whether you’re embracing “main character energy,” “glowing up,” or finding peace in a “soft life,” remember: this is your journey, and you deserve to live it fully.
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