How would you feel if someone called you “basic”? In a way, being called basic isn’t funny. Most people are offended by this word. On the other hand, people use it in a joking way.
Are you “basic”?
To me basic means to conform to society and its ways. People who are nonconformist like myself don’t like to be in the basic category. Being basic means you’re doing what everyone else is doing.
Now, I’m not saying since you think you’re so above everyone because you have an iPhone and can afford to always go to Starbucks that you’re basic. You can have an iPhone and not be basic.
It’s how you look at the world and who you are as a person.
Are you different? Are you a clone?
Like it or not, there will always be a trend every few months. People who include themselves in this trend are considered basic or original. I think if you have no originality you are considered basic.
I also believe if you absolutely cannot live without certain things such as your phone, social media , makeup etc. then you just might be basic. If you follow others and have no sort of independence then you just might be basic. If stepping outside the box is too much for you then you just might be basic.
Now let’s talk about this makeup thing. Many females get so offensive on this topic. I do believe if you use makeup for confidence and not just because you just want an extra something to brighten your look then you might have to question whether you’re basic or not. There is nothing wrong with makeup, but don’t forget it’s an accessory, not your underwear.
You can walk outside with a fresh face, sweatpants and a t-shirt on and still not be basic, you don’t have to draw on eyebrows to be above that basic level.
Being confident in your own skin makes you far away from being basic. You’ll be surprised with how many people that don’t have this confidence.
Another thing that would make you basic is sitting back and letting life pass you by.
Do you have a plan? Are you prepared for the future? Do you even want to be?
Don’t be so basic, get up and live life to the fullest. Take risk, don’t take no for an answer and say yes to things you’re scared of.
It’s okay if you have a plan and are not sure if it’s going to work out because if you play your cards right you will be satisfied with your success. You will not be “basic”.
