Keeping It Together: Why you should own your 'main character energy'

Good morning, all! I'm David Oliver, a wellness reporter here at Paste BN. And I'm here to tell you that it's actually OK to be a little self-indulgent.

This is what I mean: You know the feeling. You're walking down the street, coffee in hand on the way to run some errands. You catch a glimpse of yourself in a storefront window and check yourself out. You're a star.

People have been buzzing about "main character energy" for years. But what exactly is it?

It's when someone puts themselves first and takes control of their narrative, experts say. Not in a selfish way, but in a self-affirming way that prioritizes self-care. As long as it's not taken to extremes, it's perfectly healthy to look at life through this lens. If you think you look good that storefront window own it!

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