30/05/2025
The world tells us that our worth depends on things like our wealth, our social status, our appearance, or whether we’re seen as successful in love or life. But these ideas of worthiness are arbitrary. They are products of cultural narratives and shifting societal norms.
Consider how drastically these standards have changed even within our lifetimes. My grandmother’s generation measured a woman’s worth primarily by her ability to maintain a household and raise children. Then came the era where women had to prove they could “have it all” — career, family, perfect appearance, and social life. Now, there’s pressure to be an entrepreneur, have a side hustle, maintain an aesthetic social media presence, and practice self-care perfectly, all while being environmentally conscious and politically aware.
The goalpost keeps moving. What was considered successful twenty years ago might seem quaint today. What’s trending now will likely be passé in a decade. We’re chasing moving targets, trying to hit standards that shift faster than we can keep up.
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