People who were born in the middle of the 1990s and the beginning of the 2010s are known as Generation Z, and they frequently consider themselves to be significant members of modern society. Their influence is often demonstrated by a variety of trends, such the movement to phase out narrow jeans and the passionate reaction to the “bed rotting” issue.
But the newest trend enthralling Zoomers transcends style or bedroom furnishings; it’s known as Silent Walking.
Co-host of the Okay Sis podcast Mady Maio presents a trend she unwittingly started in a TikTok video. Promoted as a paradigm-shifting movement, “silent walking.” Silent walking harkens back to a time when individuals enjoyed the simplicity of a walk without the burden of smartphones, music, podcasts, or any other technical distractions, in contrast to the contemporary technologically driven world.
In the video, Maio promotes going on a stroll by yourself, without the use of podcasts, music, or AirPods. She talks about the first two minutes of mayhem, but at first she hesitates because she is nervous. eventually reaches a “flow state,” in which she says she has attained clarity. Silent strolling, in Maio’s opinion, created room for reflection. enabling her to use her intuition and to hear the universe’s whispers.
Even though Maio may have popularized quiet walking, the phrase was apparently originally used to describe simple, tech-free walking before it became commonplace.
More precisely, earlier in the year by Arielle Lorre, a New York City influencer. Lorre highlights the advantages of this practice, highlighting experiences of groundedness and heightened senses. While some social media users hail the movement as a life-changing phenomenon, others make fun of the notion. referring to it as a return to a banal pastime of walking without the use of technology.
Some people talk about their pleasant experiences.
describing silent walking as a powerful tool for intention manifestation and a game-changer for mental health. Critics point out that it is ironic to hail a simple, tech-free stroll as groundbreaking. wondering if Generation Z has really discovered a long-standing custom. Phrases such as “Gen Z just discovered walking y’all” highlight the novelty attached to a daily activity that previous generations were familiar with.
The trend highlights how reliant society is on technology. People’s mockery of the idea that going for a 30-minute walk without using any electronics is “game-changing” illustrates how much technology has ingrained itself into daily life. This phenomenon is consistent with research showing negative effects on mental health from excessive online activity.
Science can contribute something significant.
According to scientific studies, an excessive dependence on digital devices can seriously impair cognitive functions and lead to sloppy thinking. These are necessary for comprehending and turning data into knowledge. Essentially, the quiet walking movement raises questions and provokes laughter, but it also speaks to something deeper. the difficult balancing act between our hyperconnected world’s need for self-reflection and simple times with the integration of technology.
The debate around silent walking highlights how Generation Z’s connection with technology—whether viewed as a game-changing discovery or as a nostalgic trip back to a time before technology—is changing.
4 times Taylor Swift went makeup-free and looked flawless
Not only is Taylor Swift famous for her musical talent and romantic endeavors, but many Swifties are also frequently blown away by her stunning makeup looks. The musician has rocked various makeup looks since her first single, “Tim McGraw,” hit the Billboard charts in 2006. She has sported dark smokey eyes, blue eyeshadow, long lashes, peachy tones, and cat eyes “sharp enough to kill a man.” And don’t forget about all the red lipsticks Taylor Swift has worn! But do you ever think about what she looks like without makeup?
As strikingly perfect as the celebrity appears, she’s had a relatable, not-so-great habit of failing to remove her makeup. “Sometimes I forget to wash off my makeup. Okay—almost all the time,” Swift admitted to Allure back in 2011. But unsurprisingly, the pop star is still just as beautiful without makeup as when she wears a full face on TV and at her sold-out concerts — and her makeup-free photos prove it.
Tied together with a smile
On January 22, 2019, Taylor Swift posted a casual selfie rocking a denim jacket, adorable dirty blond bangs swept to the side, and what looked like no trace of makeup. The singer smiled next to her “Cats” character name, Bombalurina, and appropriately captioned the post, “Meow.”
Despite not wearing makeup, the celebrity still had bright eyes, clear skin, and full lips. Between Swift’s raised eyebrows and somewhat mischievous-looking smirk, this selfie exudes a playful mood, and the lack of makeup contributed to that fun energy.
But what can we say? You’re gorgeous
On October 24, 2022, Taylor Swift proved you don’t need makeup to capture a moody photograph (or when you’re announcing the release of your newest album). Wearing no makeup, the musician looked genuinely beautiful with her hair up in a braided bun as she stared off into space, wearing a fairytale-esque ensemble.
Part of the singer-slash-songwriter’s promotional post caption consisted of, “Midnight, what a storied and fabled hour… On this sparkling evening I’ll be releasing my twist on a fairytale we all know.” Not only did this picture prove Swift looks stunning without makeup, but considering the success of Swift’s “Midnights” album, it’s safe to say she’s bejeweled inside and out.
He said the way her blue eyes shined …
Every true Swiftie knows that Taylor Swift enjoys rocking sweaters (or cardigans, shall we say?). On October 24, 2018, the musician proved that her love for turtlenecks likely outweighed her liking for makeup. In a selfie showing off her famous blond bangs and enchanting blue eyes, the pop star rocked a dark, cozy-looking turtleneck.
She captioned the post, “Here we can observe an Australian swiftlet in her natural habitat, a turtleneck.” The selfie gives off a down-to-earth, nature-focused vibe. Swift walked around an Australian nature landscape in her monochromatic black outfit in the post’s second and third photos.
It’s nice to have a friend
Everyone loves an adorable buddy picture — especially when it consists of two famous and ultra-talented musicians. On November 10, 2022, Taylor Swift focused on silly fun rather than makeup when posting a cute picture with fellow songwriter Jack Antonoff.
Swift wore a relatively casual outfit with no makeup and held up a drink as Antonoff stood in a jokingly tired-looking pose by the piano. The post’s caption reads, “Anti hero but make it acoustic.” Why bother with makeup when you already have friendship and music in the picture?
Poke that bear ’til her claws come out
Yes, Taylor Swift wore a bear costume and posted it on Instagram at the end of 2020. Of course, she went makeup-free in such an already daring and random picture. Unafraid to show off her silly side, the musician appropriately captioned the hilarious New Year’s Eve picture, “Bye 2020, it’s been weird.”
While her bangs were mostly covered by the costume, followers can still easily recognize her famous blue eyes and adorably round face shape. Not many people could look flawless wearing no makeup in a bear costume, but Swift did. Are we even surprised?
Never go out of style
Every active social media user who experienced the COVID-19 lockdowns likely posted at least one no-makeup selfie at home with a boredom-related caption. Even Taylor Swift jumped on board the Instagram trend, posting a flawless makeup-free selfie on April 27, 2020.
The pop star stared into the camera with her iconic blond curls slightly longer than her clavicle, captioning the photo, “Not a lot going on at the moment.” While the post’s caption was relatable, many viewers were likely shocked (or, let’s be honest, maybe not so shocked) by how perfect Swift looked without makeup.
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