1959 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/6

1 saved

1

DIML as a 30-something year old girly pop experiencing life for the first time too

Can we start this trend? This is the stuff I want to see on my fyp 🙌🏼🤪

5/8 Edited to

As someone in my 30s, I find the concept of DIML (Do It My Lifestyle) really resonates with those of us exploring life with a blend of fun, self-care, and realness. The mention of "school drop off pilates" perfectly captures how many parents and busy adults fit fitness into their hectic schedules — it’s both practical and empowering to combine wellness with daily routines. Adding a playful, girly pop aesthetic to everyday life, like securing all the beverages for a day or enjoying new audiobooks such as Emily Henry’s “People We Meet on Vacation,” creates a vibrant and relatable lifestyle snapshot. Audio books are a great way to tackle chores like laundry while enjoying captivating stories, making mundane tasks feel less dull. I also appreciate how sharing these moments on social feeds encourages a positive trend, where life’s quirks and challenges are met with humor and community support. For example, playful social interactions—like the funny group chat stories—show how online connections can keep things lighthearted. By embracing DIML, it’s clear many 30-somethings are redefining adulthood with a blend of self-expression, wellness, and social connection, all while sharing authentic and engaging content that truly deserves a spot on everyone’s For You Page.

Related posts

The image shows two people's legs and hands on a crosswalk, with one person wearing black pants and the other white. Overlay text reads 'the avoidant girly's guide to healthy relationships'.

This image, titled 'SELF-REGULATE', lists common avoidant triggers such as partners wanting closeness or unpredictable situations. It also provides 'DOs and DON'Ts' for self-regulation, advising seeking support and expressing needs.

Titled 'COMMUNICATE', this image advises communicating needs early, including having avoidant attachment and needing space. It also suggests telling partners about wounds and triggers to foster understanding and collaboration.

avoidant girly’s guide to healthy relationships

I know that there’s a lot of stigma around avoidant attachment. pop psychology on tiktok and instagram have painted people with avoidant attachment as malicious and evil, and while their actions can cause harm to others, it’s rarely, if at all, intentional. what people with anxious or secure attach

927 likes

Experiencing tight hips from sitting all Day ?😣

This routine might help relieve pain and stiffness.✅ These two exercises improve hip mobility, which can help make your hips feel less stiff and might even help address lower back pain. Try each movement for one minute and let me know how you feel!🫶🏼 . . . #hipmobilityexercises #mobilityrou

2208 likes

A young woman with blonde braids, wearing a black sports bra, shorts, and a helmet, smiles on a staircase, with text "I'm 24 AND I'M NOT ASHAMED TO ADMIT...".

A split image shows a woman in gym attire, comparing her appearance before and after gaining weight, with text about starting the gym on Jan 1.

A close-up of a smiling woman in a swimming pool, with text about skin picking due to social media overconsumption and anxiety about aging.

Was I too honest? 🫣😅

I saw this trend going around Instagram, and I wanted to bring it here to Lemon8. Honestly, we all struggle with things, and we’re all just experiencing life for the first time. I’m so hard on myself, sometimes even on others, but I have to remind myself that we all have struggles. So maybe this

1556 likes

Experiencing 5 star head spa in NYC 🧖🏼‍♀️⭐️

Ultimate relaxation day unlocked! This is Island Spa Club in Glen Cove-she massaged my neck, chest, shoulders, head, even my hands. My head?? Super comfortable. And it was only $68! If you happen to be in the area, this place is a real gem! Island Spa Club #spaexperience #headspa #scalpmassag

5330 likes

I chose to myself for a year & here’s what I learned

I spent a year embracing the art of being alone~ I moved into a one bedroom apartment, went on a modeling tour TWICE, upleveled my income, and never imagined that by falling in love with time by myself that I would end up falling in love- for real! After a year of self love, growth, and purpose

1 like

Manifestation Methods ➡️ for when you’re busy! ✨

If you feel like you're too busy to be able to practice manifestation.. this one's for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because the truth is that manifestation is a LIFESTYLE - it's about the belief and embodiment of the higher version of yourself experiencing and living your dreams and desires ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

15 likes

A person with braided hair and blue braces smiles, with text overlay 'Quotes/Tips that have been helping me POST BREAKUP' on a dark background.

A white background displays the quote: 'Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' highlighted in pink.

A page from a book shows text from 1 Corinthians 13 about love, with phrases like 'Love is patient and kind' highlighted in pink with heart shapes.

if you’re experiencing a Breakup, this is for you🫂

verrrrrrry transparent post😭 but I recently broke up with my boyfriend of 4 years… …and I had to be the one to break it off. Now I won’t share too much because I’d still like to keep certain things private out of respect. But what I will say is that YOU KNOW when something isn’t working anymo

305 likes

A painting depicts a dark-skinned man with a bowed head, tied with ropes to a wooden post. He wears a red cloth, set against a textured red background, evoking themes of solemnity and sacrifice related to Good Friday.

Good Friday and Hoodoo

Hoodoo Omens, Customs, and Taboos surrounding Good Friday • If it rains on Good Friday, it's bad luck. • Many say it typically rains on Good Friday. So, it's best to rest on Good Friday unless you're digging holes and sewing seeds. • It's good luck to prepare for your li

30 likes

Experiencing This With Your Fam >

#selena #selena quintanilla #corpus #sanantoniotexas

578 likes

A smiling young woman with freckles, long blonde and brown hair, and tattoos poses in a car. A text overlay asks, "are there any active users left on lemon8??", with "Lemon8" and "@golfkatelynn" also displayed.

is anyone else experiencing this??

i have been getting a ton of views but barely any likes :( i’m looking for ACTIVE friends who make content!! i had absolutely nothing to do on my phone and then i found this app with majority girl content creators and i fell in love ! it has made me so inspired and im always interacting / comme

10.2K likes

A person walks along a palm-lined street at sunset, with warm hues in the sky, embodying a peaceful moment of reflection or enjoying alone time.

A woman in athletic wear runs outdoors, smiling, with text overlay about changing her mindset on alone time and focusing on inner and outer health through activities like running.

A person enjoys a solo date by a pool, with a sandwich, a drink, and a Kindle e-reader, illustrating the joy of romanticizing life and finding comfort in alone time.

how I overcome loneliness in my 30’s ✨

If you’re a girly in your 30s and experiencing feelings of loneliness, know that you are not alone! Here are some things that have helped me navigate and overcome those feelings ~ 1: Changing my mindset on alone time I started to shift the way I view my time alone. Instead of seeing it as so

13 likes

Romance Girly 🤍

#romance #bookromance #love #booktok

11 likes

Looking Back: 30 Years of Shame

I’ve lived with this illness for over 30 years, and for most of that time, I was ashamed of it. Doctors kept telling me it was all in my head. They said I was depressed, anxious, or that I just didn’t want to work hard enough. They usually prescribed antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications,

0 likes

A scenic view of a campus lake with a fountain, palm trees, and a modern building under a blue sky. Text reads 'DIML 2/23 Except I slowly forget about it'.

A classroom with a student at the front and a projector screen displaying 'Mmm Whatcha Say Reading & Decoding Academic Texts'. Text indicates 8 am and 9 am English and math classes.

An interior view of a cafe counter with a person preparing drinks, menus displayed above, and refrigerators below. Text states 'Got a smoothie for breaky'.

I will start getting better at these

5 likes

Are you experiencing Lymph Stagnation?

Most people think detox happens in the liver. But if your lymph isn’t moving, waste has nowhere to go. Puffiness, stubborn weight, recurring acne, and always feeling “off” can all be signs your lymphatic system is congested. Movement, hydration, and the right herbs help support what your bod

65 likes

DIML as a senior biology major

Hi everyone! Now that lemon8 seems to be back to normal, here is a day in my life in my last semester of undergrad! Anyone else experiencing glitches on the app yesterday #collegelife #collegelifestyle #dimlvlogs #college #collegestudent

0 likes

A light green book rests on a green and white checkered fabric. Overlaying the image is bold white text with a black outline that reads: "READ THIS IF YOU'RE TIRED OF FEELING BURNT OUT." The Lemon8 username is in the bottom left corner.

An open book, likely 'At Your Best,' is displayed on a green and white checkered fabric. Two quotes are overlaid: "Nobody will ever ask you to accomplish your top priorities. They will only ask you to accomplish theirs." and "When you do what you're best at when you're at your best in the best conditions you can create, your work comes alive. And so do you."

A collage showing the book 'At Your Best' by Carey Nieuwhof. It includes digital listings with ratings (4.19 and 4.7 stars) and purchase details, alongside a hand holding the physical light green book. The background is a green and white checkered fabric.

read this if you’re experiencing burn out

AT YOUR BEST BY CAREY NIEUWHOF if you’re feeling • overwhelmed • overworked • overcommitted then this book is just what you need at your best will give you strategies to get your time, energy, and priorities working in your favor so that you avoid burnout and can thrive in every aspect

226 likes

They’re experiencing a public L

3 likes

Tips if you’re experiencing financial difficulties

If you're experiencing any of these signs, consider: - Seeking the help of a financial advisor or credit counselor. - Creating a budget and prioritizing debt repayment. - Exploring debt consolidation or balance transfer options. - Building an emergency fund to cover 3-6 months of living e

26 likes

Still Healing from Trauma? Yeah, me too…

Growing up in a hostile and dysfunctional environment takes a serious toll on anyone. Experiencing abuse as a child, and never having the chance to truly express how you feel, can deeply affect your ability to connect with others—whether in friendships, intimate relationships, or even business. Man

546 likes

What to do when yourExperiencing a writing block

Sometimes writing blocks can happen at the most inconvenient times! Such as midterms, finals or when you have a pressing deadline. Sometimes we don't have the ability to take a break and come back to it. So here are 2 main things I focus on when I'm experiencing a writing block. #lem

14 likes

Are you spiritual ? Or a soul experiencing being human 🧘🏽‍♀️

Spirit is our true nature . We are experiencing this life to learn and evolve🧘🏽‍♀️ tap in with yourself #spirituality #spirituality #god #balance

58 likes

Personal Year vs Personal Month

Your Personal Year shows your overall life theme, while your Personal Month reveals what you’re experiencing right now within that cycle. Understanding both helps you recognize patterns in your emotions, decisions, and timing — without thinking something is wrong. #Numerology #PersonalYear

5 likes

If experiencing symptoms like waking up multiple t

3 likes

Learn from my mistakes. It’s not too late.

Three years ago today, I married the wrong person. I ignored the quiet voice in my gut that kept asking me to slow down. The gut feeling that something was wrong. The physical symptoms of stress that my body couldn’t handle. I confused potential with reality. I thought love meant enduring, fixin

14 likes

A person's legs and feet wearing smiley-face slippers, with a carved pumpkin nearby. Text overlay reads: "Why you struggle to finish things as an ADHDer." A yellow arrow points right.

A person's legs and feet in pumpkin slippers, holding a mug with a pumpkin design. Text explains "Side Quests" as a reason for not finishing tasks. A "SWIPE" arrow is visible.

A person's legs in yellow pants and black sneakers standing on a leaf-covered sidewalk. Text describes "Task Avoidance" due to boring or mundane tasks lacking dopamine and motivation.

why the struggle to complete something

Once you've swiped through and read those, also note that (according to research I recently found) there's something to do with failure avoidance in all of this. Part of the reason we struggle to finish tasks (or sometimes even start them) is a protection or fear of failure. In our minds

6 likes

✨6 Signs You’re Experiencing a Spiritual Awakening

Have you been feeling… different lately? Maybe a little disconnected, extra sensitive, or more drawn to nature and quiet moments? These could be signs that you’re experiencing a spiritual awakening — a sacred shift where your soul begins to remember who you truly are. I created this oracle-s

1018 likes

A Prayer for countries experiencing systemic collapse, corruption.

0 likes

A black and white photo shows a person, possibly experiencing homelessness, sitting with their head down. Next to them is a suitcase with a cardboard sign reading 'ANYTHING Hungry HELPS' and 'God Bless', emphasizing the need for assistance.

Ways To Help People Experiencing Homelessness

1. Be a good listener: Lend an ear. 2. Provide hope not cash 3. Hand out blessings bags appropriate for the season 4. Learn their names 5. Provide them with a list of Resources: you'd be surprised how often folks don't realize the resources that are available to them. 6. Get involved:

1 like

People experiencing cuture shocks

#Lemon8Diary #shareyourthoughts #unfiltered

474 likes

I'm not alone in experiencing my thought's effects

I am not alone in experiencing the effects of my thoughts. 🌿 Lesson 19 moves one step closer to the source, pointing not to perception itself, but to the thinking that gives rise to it. My thoughts are not contained. They do not end at the edges of my mind. Like yesterday’s lesson, they influenc

2 likes

for the girly who feels burnt out…💌

Feelings of a burn out can creep up slowly and can discourage you from regular activities that normally bring you joy. Here are some signs that you may be experiencing a burnout and what you can do to get out of it! Signs of a burn out ~ -constant tiredness even after long restful period

10 likes

Experiencing Panama City Panama

#panama🇵🇦 #blackinpanama Destination List ✈️ City/Country 1:Panama ✨ Pros:good food, friendly, great nightlife 👀 Cons:must take a ferry to the beautiful beaches 🗺️ Tips:streets are cobblestone, wear shoes accordingly

2 likes

"A spiritual being experiencing a human existence"

Something I love："The Source God and this gift called life" #spiritualawakening #spiritual #thedivine #source #themosthigh #thehigherself #breakinggenerationalcurses #breakingkarmiccycles #shadowwork #hellolemon8

4 likes

Experiencing new love? Watch this!

#newlove #datingadvice101 #couples

14 likes

Techniques to help relax when experiencing anxiety

✨There are various techniques to help relax when experiencing anxiety:⬇️ 1. Deep Breathing: Practice deep, diaphragmatic breathing to calm the nervous system. 2. Mindfulness and Meditation: Engage in mindfulness practices or meditation to focus on the present moment and alleviate anxious thou

110 likes

Are you experiencing stress hair loss?

💟 stress is such a contributing factor to hair loss, shedding, thinning….not to mention, all the other body systems it affects in us! 😵😵‍💫 💟 once I really started honing in on managing my stress better & adding some key supplements, my hair started to change for the better AND I started to f

0 likes

See more