Sass; my favourite word of all time, and as predicted back in
January, the word of 2015. As Google
tells us, being sassy is to be lively, bold and full of spirit. To achieve this
you must dress in a way that makes you
feel flawlessly confident, chuck in a pinch of ‘I don’t give a fuck’, stir in
the ability to take the piss out of yourself and if you really fancy, throw in
some heels for good measure. But maybe that’s just me.
So far, 2015 has probably been my favourite year of the 22 years of
my life and I thought I’d share some top tips on what I’ve done to make this
possible.
1. Go on lots of dates.
In the day in age of ‘Netflix and chill’, it
might be depressing that very few people seem capable of initial face to face
interaction, but with the likes of Tinder, at least we are provided with an
unlimited sea of unsuspecting, be it mostly basic, men and women to date. Some
will be horrendous to the point of hysteria and very few will be anything more
than mediocre. But you know what, getting dressed up and going for a drink with
somebody new is often quite empowering, and ultimately, a bit of a laugh.
2. Dress accordingly.
It’s basically a fact that if you feel good
about your appearance, you will ooze confidence, be more efficient and
productivity levels will therefore skyrocket. A slob fest is great once in a
while, but you’re going to feel far from sassy in your criminal see-through
leggings and Nike trainers. If you’re dressing to impress others though, you’re
doing it for the wrong reasons. Dress in a way that makes you think, ‘Hi today, I’m going to own you.’
3. GAF (give a fuck?)
Somebody says something that should probably
bother you, but really, GAF? Obviously don’t rid of all your human compassion
and empathy, that would just make you a dick, but do try to care a bit less
about what other people think. If you’re not hurting anybody in the process and
you’re doing what makes you happy, then you’re doing it right.
4. Be a bit weird.
Nobody likes normal. The ability to laugh at yourself and not take
yourself too seriously is a great one. There are times to be serious, and there
are times when this is just boring. Don’t be one of those people that has the same
pose in every single photo; pull a face, have a laugh and of course, see above.
5. Don’t hold on to the past.
It’s inevitable in life that human
relationships change and people will grow apart. Try to review the past with
feelings of contentment and untainted nostalgia and don’t cling on to something
that isn’t providing you with any value anymore. It’s a waste of your energy.
6. Work hard, play hard.
Put everything in to your passions and dreams. Political activism,
travel, career, whatever. Don’t do it half-heartedly and commit to success. Being
driven and ambitious is, in my opinion, one of the most fundamental traits to
leading a fulfilled lifestyle. Remember though, work is just one element of a
wider picture. Drink martinis and slut drop once in a while, I dare you.
So there we have it, a few top tips on how to grab the rest of 2015
by the balls and own it. I urge you all to stop caring so much about how other
people around you perceive you and what it is that makes you happy. Being sassy
doesn’t involve anybody else, it involves you committing to what you believe in. Go get ‘em.