Embracing Your Inner Hot Mess: Why It’s Okay To Not Have It All Together

In a world, that often glorifies perfection, and having it all together, being a hot mess can feel like a major faux pas. However, what if we reframed the narrative and embraced the beauty of imperfection? Being a hot mess isn’t necessarily a bad thing; in fact, it can be a sign of authenticity, vulnerability, and a willingness to embrace the messy parts of life.

Life is messy, unpredictable and chaotic at times. Being a hot mess means you’re not afraid to show your true self, flaws and all. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to not have everything figured out, to make mistakes, and to learn and grow from them. Embracing your inner hot mess can lead to more genuine connections with others, as it allows you to be real and relatable.

Some of my best moments of connection with others have been when I am vulnerable enough to show just how much of a hot mess I really am. I think there is such power in being authentically who you are, and we don’t always have to put on a happy face and pretend its sunshine and roses, sometimes life is just hard and we have to sit with that. People who you can share those times with who will just sit with you and realize that you are just having a moment are precious, they know you aren’t going to live there but they also realize that right now is hard and they let you feel what you feel. I always say we “react how we react” there is no such thing as over reaction, it’s just a reaction, albeit sometimes it may be a bit over the top, but it’s a true testament of how you felt at that point in time. That authenticity though, letting it show and owning it, our reactions to life’s events aren’t always going to be pretty, but I have learned that you truly aren’t given anything you can’t handle. You have made it through every situation so far, you can make through any that may come your way.

So, let’s celebrate being a hot mess and all the beautiful chaos that comes with it. Remember, it’s okay to not have it all together- in fact, it’s what makes you human. Embrace your quirks, imperfections and messy moments, because they are what make you uniquely you. Let’s normalize the hot mess within us, and embrace the beauty of imperfection.

With love and light,

Leah