EMBRACING THE #TUBEGIRL TREND ON TIKTOK FOR CONFIDENCE AND EMPOWERMENT

Check out TubeGirl: @sabrinabahsoon

Who is Tube Girl and why is everyone obsessed with this trend?

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Scrolling on TikTok, a girl named Sabrina Bahsoon showed up on my FYP page. She has been deemed “TubeGirl” on TikTok for her videos dancing on the London tube, wind in her hair, and confidence on blast. It was amazing to see someone who was owning her confidence and pushing past doubt. It’s no wonder that this trend picked up quickly by so many people all over the world, as it helps people, including myself, push past the barriers of self-doubt. Taking action with a “just do it” mentality and feeling better for overcoming the fear of trying.

MY PERSONAL JOURNEY EMBRACING #TUBEGIRL

After going down a mini rabbit hole of watching not only TubeGirl but other people trying out the trend, I knew it was something I wanted to try. However, as a millennial, so many insecurities started to scream out at me. “I don’t dance well,” “I don’t know how to move the camera,” “I am too old for this.” After stepping back and looking at all the negativity I had spewed my way, I had to put myself in check. Nothing a little practice could not help, right?

Well, that is exactly where I dived into next. I am not ashamed to admit that I spent about 30 minutes straight trying to attempt this trend in my living room. I had just woken up, so no combed hair, my old band t-shirt, and me thoroughly being judged by my dog as I whipped my phone around and around. I felt spastic, to say the least. Nothing about it felt confident, but what I did feel after was a sense of “I did it.” I had fun in my attempts, and dare I say a tiny seed of “Maybe I can do this on the subway” was planted in my head. Now, I know I am not there yet, but I would like to see if I can jump on this trend and try it out.

TIPS FOR MASTERING THE #TUBEGIRL TREND

Alright, here’s what I know about how you can totally embrace this awesome trend too!

First, you are going to want to save the song that TubeGirl uses to your TikTok music favorites. That way, you can easily access it every time you need to do the dance.

Second, open up your camera in TikTok as if you are able to film a video. The key is to use your back-facing camera and set the zoom level to 0.5, so that the video isn’t too close up or too far away. To achieve this 0.5 setting, you can simply pinch your finger on the phone to zoom out.

Third, turn on the 3 second timer so you can record without having to press the button. You want to be ready to start dancing and mouthing the lyrics as soon as the music hits.

And lastly, just have fun with the practice. No one is watching you, and this is for you to just get used to the movements, lyrics, and the vibe of TubeGirl.

THE IMPACT OF #TUBEGIRL ON WOMEN’S SELF-CONFIDENCE

In a world where challenges often try to bring us down, it’s crucial to embrace empowering moments like this. Not only do they boost your confidence, but they also push the limits of your comfort zone. The impact of #TubeGirl on women’s self-confidence is undeniably positive. It empowers women to embrace their individuality, express themselves boldly, and cultivate self-love. It allows you to push past the fear of “what people might think”. More than just a dance, it’s becoming an attitude – a way to shake off insecurities and amplify the feeling of being unapologetically yourself.

While everyone is doing the trend, I see a whole community of women banding together to hype each other up. They encourage everyone embracing this trend to be their unique selves. Some even embrace the fact that they don’t have full confidence yet and might make a video like “day 1 of trying to build confidence like tube girl.” As the series goes on, by day 3, there is a night and day difference in confidence and qualities.

#TubeGirl is a powerful movement that uplifts and boosts women’s self-confidence, fostering a more inclusive and empowering society. Confidence empowers women to overcome challenges, embrace their strengths, and pursue their goals with determination. It creates a strong foundation for success, enabling women to navigate obstacles and stand tall amidst adversity. By cultivating confidence, women can break barriers, shatter stereotypes, and inspire others to do the same. It is a powerful tool that allows women to thrive and make a positive impact in all aspects of their lives.

REFLECTION

I’ve come a long way since that first attempt to dance to TubeGirl. With each practice session, I can feel myself getting closer and closer to potentially doing it in public. The fear is still alive, the inevitable embarrassment is just waiting for me, but why not see what it’s like on the other side? The worst that can happen is I don’t post the video, and we pretend that it never happened. And although this trend is all about TikTok videos, I think its impact goes much farther than that. TubeGirl represents something bigger – confidence and having the courage to be yourself in all environments. This is an opportunity to really reflect on your self-esteem and how you interact with others.

I want to encourage you to experiment and find your own style when it comes to TubeGirl. Once you start to feel more and more confident in yourself, you can show the world how fierce and powerful an empowered woman is.

Let’s be brave together and see what happens. Who knows where this will take us? #TubeGirl, let’s go!