After an hour of training, she heads home to make a green smoothie and shower with her endless sugar scrubs and soap concoctions.
The “that girl” trend is geared to make people want to be the best versions of themselves, but it is typically done by those who do not have a strict time schedule in the mornings.
“The trend makes it easy for people to access communities where the prime focus is working on oneself and building up healthy habits,” Leonard said.
The best part about the trend is it allows someone to take everything they want to do and tells them to implement it as they can.
“At this point in my life, I can make a decision whether or not I’d like to wake up at 5 a.m.
“At the end of the day, becoming your best self needs to be centered around you and what you need,” Leonard said.
Another side of the “that girl” trend that can be off-putting is how young white women run the trend.
Much of the content comes from young white girls who seem to have a lot of material items. I do think that it is important to look at who is making and is credited for creating trends to make sure they are inclusive and relatable to all viewers.
All in all, the trend is beneficial for little habits that people are trying to incorporate into their lives to make them feel like they have more control over their lives and their ability to feel happy, but it is not a substitute for therapy or for seeking out genuine help.