{"id":2824,"date":"2024-12-17T23:47:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T04:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grrrlgetreal.com\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2024-12-17T23:51:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T04:51:31","slug":"its-my-party-how-to-celebrate-your-birthday-exactly-how-you-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grrrlgetreal.com\/?p=2824","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s My Party: How to Celebrate Your Birthday Exactly How You Want"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e645c5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">#HEYGRRRLFRENNNS<\/mark><\/em> I recently celebrated my birthday a bit early (December baby probz) and I want to tell you grrrls aaaaall about it!  I don&#8217;t want to be a negative Nancy, Norma, or Nelly, but if I am going to keep it all the way honest&#8230; birthdays kinda suck. <em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e645c5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Too real?? <\/mark><\/em>Hear me out!! Normally, birthday parties feel like a highkey performative experience and I know that someone out there can relate to me. You all know the drill: making sure your guests are having a blast aka making sure everyone\u2019s having more fun than you, spending your last dollar on an outfit you\u2019ll literally only wear once, and wasting probably way too much time trying to get the perfect picture just to impress a bunch of strangers on the internet. But this year? I flipped the script. The vibes were amazing, like eye opening, big epiphany, I&#8217;m never going back amazing. I spent the whole night laughing and I genuinely felt comfortable, loved, and at peace. It was like this big, warm hug of energy, and I felt so filled up by the people around me who really see me\u2014the best version of me\u2014and want to see me grow. I can honestly say it was the kind of birthday celebration that actually reminded me that I don\u2019t need to be performing for anyone. It was just real af.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This year\u2019s birthday was a major reminder that we don\u2019t need to fit into any set mold when it comes to celebrating ourselves. And I\u2019m not just talking about birthdays here\u2014I\u2019m talking about life in general. We\u2019re so often taught that celebrations have to look a certain way, be filled with fanfare, and follow some script to be \u201cgood enough.\u201d But what if we started rejecting all of that? What if our birthdays could be a reflection of who we truly are, not who we think we need to be for others? Radical self-care means celebrating in a way that nurtures our energy, peace, and happiness, without the pressure to perform. This year, I took back my celebration, and I want to show you how you can do the same. Because your birthday should be about you, period. So, if you\u2019ve ever felt like you had to follow that typical birthday script (you know, the one that leaves you exhausted and drained), I\u2019m here to tell you, grrrl, stop doing that. Birthdays are for you to celebrate exactly how you want, without all the unnecessary stress and pressure. This post is all about how you can take back your birthday and make it the celebration it deserves to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcWlmMDdkbzJianZhdG5iYWFxa3R0aG1hOWhueDVnYnVqYjducW1mbyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/pW9HxoGcgVeP9eeory\/giphy.gif?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:859px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">oh yea birthdays yeaaa \ud83c\udf82\ud83e\udd73\ud83c\udf81<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Just Say No<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">When it comes to your birthday, the first step in making it your own is giving yourself permission to say \u201cno\u201d to anything that doesn&#8217;t serve your peace or energy. For too long, I\u2019ve felt like I had to say \u201cyes\u201d to birthday dinners at places I could care less about bring at, big parties with people I barely know, or the same cookie cutter birthday activities that are totally #trending right now just because it\u2019s what\u2019s expected. But guess what? It\u2019s YOUR day, and it\u2019s perfectly fine to not want to go all out or follow the traditional route. It&#8217;s literally a free excuse to do whatever you want no guilt attached. Not that we need to excuse or explain our behavior, but as a recovering people pleaser it sure does make it easier! <em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e645c5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Sorry, not sorry! <\/mark><\/em>Birthdays are already emotionally loaded, so why pile on the stress by attending events or doing things that drain you? I\u2019m talking about saying no to that huge dinner party you don\u2019t want to host or attend and saying no to spending money you don\u2019t have to impress people who probably aren\u2019t even going to remember the event in the long run. Birthdays are also the perfect reminder that time is TICKING! Which means that we should spend it doing what actually makes us happy and focus less on what will make us look &#8220;cool&#8221; to others. Taking a step back and rethinking your celebration is an act of radical self-care. If you want to spend the day alone, recharge, or even opt for a more intimate gathering with the people who truly see you, that\u2019s <em>okay.<\/em> Saying no to anything that doesn\u2019t align with your vibe is a form of empowerment. It\u2019s about giving yourself the permission to prioritize your mental and emotional well-being over what others think your birthday should be. And THAT grrrls, is how you reclaim your day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExcDRzam50ZTh5dGJxMnZ6dmd1aWRkMDlmdWR0d2Zicmo5c2Vpc2xjdiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/STfLOU6iRBRunMciZv\/giphy.gif?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:715px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">rebuke performative birthdays! \ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udc4e\ud83c\udffe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Way? YES WAY!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Now that you\u2019ve given yourself permission to say \u201cno\u201d to what doesn\u2019t serve you, it\u2019s time to embrace the freedom of designing a birthday celebration that truly aligns with who you are and what you want. This doesn\u2019t mean you have to follow some Pinterest-perfect template or make yourself fit into anyone else\u2019s idea of what a birthday should look like. Absolutely NOT! It\u2019s about doing whatever feels right for you. For some, that might mean a low-key day of radical self-care! Think sleeping in, binge-watching your favorite shows, or treating yourself to your favorite meal without any distractions.<em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e645c5\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> Grrrl Dinner!<\/mark><\/em>  For others, maybe it\u2019s a solo adventure, taking a day trip to a place you\u2019ve always wanted to explore, or even just walking around the city to clear your head. Or maybe it\u2019s a small, intimate gathering with the people who get you, with zero pressure to \u201centertain\u201d or make sure everyone\u2019s having the best time of their lives. What I\u2019m saying is, you get to decide. You don\u2019t have to spend a single minute doing something that doesn\u2019t make you feel amazing. If you\u2019ve spent years feeling like you need to go big and flashy to \u201cprove\u201d that your birthday matters, here\u2019s your chance to hit the reset button. When you design your birthday celebration with radical self-care in mind, it\u2019s not about how many people show up or how much money you spend. It\u2019s about creating an experience that fills you up, whatever that looks like. Whether it\u2019s a full day of pampering yourself or a quiet, reflective day alone, the only thing that matters is that it\u2019s true to who you are. The real cheat code is when you start living life like everyday is your birthday and continue to center your own pleasure over what others think you should be doing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExY2R2ajh5MjF4cGYzbnZxM3hweDRpcmJ3dms1d2diZDRrODg4cGs0eCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/2hgs0umlBrbDzcQEOa\/giphy.gif?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:743px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">that&#8217;s the birthday spiritl!! \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Can&#8217;t Compare <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">I can&#8217;t write one more word on how to have a killer birthday without bringing up the number one culprit of why you probably hate celebrating, comparison. Comparison, comparison, comparison&#8230; I mean what can I say? She&#8217;s a thief, a liar, and to be honest she&#8217;s just not that fun to be around. <em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e645c5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Definite frenemy!<\/mark><\/em> Unfortunately, birthday&#8217;s always come with a side of comparison. (It&#8217;s like groundhog&#8217;s day) Whether it&#8217;s comparing your special day to other people&#8217;s, what you&#8217;ve seen online, or even your past birthdays comparison can be a party pooper. We start thinking, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I get that many gifts?\u201d or \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I throw a bigger party?\u201d or \u201cI didn\u2019t even post a picture and now I feel behind.\u201d In case you did not get the memo, I\u2019m here to tell you that your birthday is your day, not a competition. The number of people at your party, the size of your cake, or how Instagram-worthy your celebration is does not define your worth. Radical self-care is about learning to value yourself without needing external validation. Your happiness, your growth, and your peace don\u2019t need to be validated by likes, comments, or anything that involves impressing others. Also, if you are in your head tallying points for this imaginary competition that only you know about you are probably going to miss out on being in the moment and actually having fun. Let. It. GO! Trust me, you&#8217;ll feel soo much better and have ten times more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExd283dDBuYml0bmZ6OTBwb3JzOHNpamRlNTNyZGl6NWc1NjFnMmVsOCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/AcfTF7tyikWyroP0x7\/giphy.gif?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:821px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">go, shawty, your birthday it is. \ud83d\udc7d\u270c\ud83c\udffe\u2728<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Birthdays aren\u2019t about fitting into a mold or impressing anyone. They\u2019re about celebrating you in a way that feels authentic and freeing. Whether you spend your day solo, with a small group, or indulging in some guilt-free radical self-care, the point is to center yourself. No need to perform, no need to live up to anyone else&#8217;s expectations, and definitely no need to compare. Just do what makes you happy and fills you up with positive energy. If you\u2019ve spent years trying to fit into someone else\u2019s version of what your birthday \u201cshould\u201d be, it\u2019s time to change that. Reclaim your power, your energy, and your peace. Give yourself permission to let go of all the external noise and focus on what truly makes your heart happy. Because you deserve the best celebration just as you are, exactly how you want it. And I\u2019m talking to you, the one who has felt obligated to impress others with every move, from the perfectly coordinated party to the perfect birthday post. Let go of the outside noise, the judgment, and the expectations that make you feel like you\u2019re not enough if you don\u2019t follow the \u201crules.\u201d This is your moment\u2014no one else\u2019s. No need to wait for permission from anyone else to celebrate your worth and the amazing person you\u2019ve become. Now go and be great, you lil grrrly pop! TTYL!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.giphy.com\/media\/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExZXIxYzh2OWN3NXdvdnI2M3BpNzMzdmxmbWZmamkweGdtdXYzZGYwcCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw\/xT9KVIqur6X7IDTMbu\/giphy.gif?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:710px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Byeeee baby gorgeous! \ud83d\udc8b\ud83d\udc8b\ud83d\udc8b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2826 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/grrrlgetreal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/paired-playlist-1-2.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PRESS PLAY AND SLAY<\/strong>  \ud83d\udc85\ud83c\udffe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Hey grrrly pop! Ready to restart your radical self-care journey? Then you\u2019re gonna need some poppin background music. Every blog post comes paired with a playlist, so don\u2019t forget to check out this week\u2019s #MoodMusic that will put you back in the groove to reach your goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The weekly playlists are curated to elevate your vibe and motivate your inner baddie! Listen and follow @GRRRLGETREAL on all of your favorite social platforms for more radical content \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"is-style-fill wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/1QKPm7srr3fwUaJrSzsFQx?si=l5jlpjcDStWmQkjejtgUdw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Listen now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-outline wp-block-button is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-pink-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grrrlgetreal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:254px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#HEYGRRRLFRENNNS I recently celebrated my birthday a bit early (December baby probz) and I want to tell you grrrls aaaaall about it! 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