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A few years ago, a new word entered my life: romanticize. At first, it felt amazing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I felt like the main character in a movie. I listened to my favorite songs, checked off my goals and dressed up to feel good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, as I worked to make everything look beautiful, my body and mind begged for a break.<\/span><\/p>\n

One day, \u201cI woke up on the wrong side of the bed.\u201d My anxiety was through the roof, I cried about everything, and suddenly, romanticizing life felt like a burden.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s when I realized that everything has a light and dark side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea of romanticizing life took off on social media, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>SELF<\/span><\/i><\/a>, it helped fill people\u2019s routines with comfort during uncertain times.<\/span><\/p>\n

While everything outside felt chaotic, platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube were filled with peaceful morning routines and aesthetic coffee-making videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hashtags like #MainCharacterEnergy or #RomanticizingMyLife exploded, and by 2021, the latter had more than five billion views.<\/span><\/p>\n

Romanticizing life became a tool for boosting self-love and improving habits. But it grew into something with two dimensions: psychological and cultural.<\/span><\/p>\n

Psychologically, it helps us be present and appreciative. Whether it\u2019s a sunset, the smell of coffee, a skincare routine set to a Taylor Swift song, small moments can be grounding.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>NiceNews<\/span><\/i><\/a>, romanticizing can offset daily stress and promote a more optimistic outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, as with everything, there\u2019s a darker side.<\/span><\/p>\n

Critics warn that romanticizing can turn into a form of escapism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In an article for <\/span>Psychology Today<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Phil Reed states that the \u201cmain character\u201d mindset can be about avoiding reality instead of embracing it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, romanticizing can affect mental health and blur the line between what\u2019s real and what\u2019s not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, the appeal remains. You know that moment on a road trip, when you are listening to music on your headphones, staring out the window like you\u2019re the lead in a 2000s movie? That\u2019s romanticizing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, teenagers are comparing themselves to social media influencers, who seem to have everything figured out, viewing their depression as something poetic instead of seeking help.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Gen Z, the behavior becomes part of our identity. Telling a friend they have \u201cmain character energy\u201d is now considered a compliment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While this trend isn\u2019t free of criticism, it has been adopted as a positive aspirational norm.<\/span><\/p>\n

As\u00a0 <\/span>The Guardian<\/span><\/i><\/a> put it, romanticizing encourages finding joy in the ordinary, instead of flaunting luxury or constant productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a post-pandemic era filled with anxiety and economic stress, romanticizing has sparked optimism, creativity and encouraged people to see daily life as an adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even authority figures like parents and educators have noted that, at its best, this trend can help youngsters practice gratitude and distance themselves from the social media negativity that dominated the early 2020s.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s the takeaway?<\/span><\/p>\n

Social media influencer Emma Chamberlain said it best on her podcast<\/span>\u2014<\/span> Anything Goes With Emma Chamberlain<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/a> \u201cNothing is ever 100% good or 100% bad.\u201d We simply need to find balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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