I Tried Living Like My Pinterest Board for 7 Days — The Glow-Up Was Unexpected
Because aesthetics isn’t just for scrolling — it might actually change your life.
From Mood Board to Real Life
My Pinterest board is stunning.
Soft neutral tones, matcha in sunlight, Pilates poses with perfect socks, bathtubs filled with flower petals, and every version of “That Girl” who wakes up glowing and journals by a window.
But here’s the truth: My real life was more like leftovers, forgotten laundry, and 19 open tabs.
So I decided to flip the script.
What if, for one week, I lived like my Pinterest board on purpose?
No filters. No fantasy. Just real actions inspired by those dreamy little pins.
Spoiler: I didn’t turn into a minimalist goddess with perfect skin and a book deal. But something did shift—and it was more powerful than I expected.
Day 1: The Soft Morning Fantasy
Pinterest Me wakes up at 6:30 AM to birdsong and gentle light. Real Me hits snooze four times and scrolls memes.
But not today.
I dragged myself out of bed, lit a candle, made lemon water, and did 5 minutes of stretching. Then, I journaled one page.
It was awkward. I felt like a fraud. But also? A little magical.
My brain wasn’t instantly better, but I started my day with intention. That alone felt different.
Day 2: The Matcha Girl Lunch
I prepped a gorgeous grain bowl with roasted veggies and tahini drizzle (after Googling “what even is tahini”).
Did it taste better than my usual sandwich?
Debatable.
Did it make me feel 10x more elevated and powerful? Absolutely.
I ate without a screen. I sat at the table. I put on a playlist labeled “Parisian Kitchen Mornings.”
A lunch became a ritual. Not something to inhale mid-scroll.
Day 3: Romanticize the Errands
Read this: Pinterest says: Make life art.
So I wore an outfit I love. I bought flowers while grocery shopping. I walked to the market instead of ordering delivery.
I made errands feel like a European film montage. Even if I was sweating and slightly annoyed, I was romantically annoyed.
Life didn’t suddenly change. But my perspective did.
The everyday started to feel like it mattered.
Day 4: The Aesthetic Breakdown
Here’s the truth: I cracked.
I tried to do a Pinterest-style workout, a perfect meal, aesthetic journaling, an evening soak, and post a cute pic.
I ended up stressed, tired, and surrounded by dirty dishes and skin cream.
Turns out, trying to live perfectly is exhausting.
So I stopped. I chose just one thing: a 10-minute stretch on the floor while listening to lo-fi beats.
And it felt amazing.
Day 5: The Reset Ritual
I gave myself a slow morning.
No phone. Just breakfast, tea, and writing. I cleaned my space, lit incense, and opened the windows.
Then I did my version of a digital detox: I muted stories, closed 15 tabs, and journaled instead of scrolling.
The quiet was LOUD at first. But my mind started to breathe.
I realized: Pinterest isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing the simple things with intention.
Day 6: A Day of Beauty (Without Guilt)
On Saturday, I booked zero plans and created a full self-care day.
I did skincare slowly. I read a novel. I painted my nails. I made an overpriced latte at home and drank it in the sunlight.
No guilt. No multitasking. No proving anything.
Just beauty. For no reason.
And it felt rebellious in a world that celebrates hustle 24/7.
✨ Day 7: Reflecting on the Real Glow-Up
Here’s the truth: I didn’t become a flawless version of myself.
But after 7 days, I was:
- More mindful
- More present
- More kind to myself
I realized my Pinterest board wasn’t about perfection. It was about possibility.
Living like her wasn’t about filters or faking it — it was about showing up for myself like I was worth the effort.
I started living with the real deals. Like slowing down.
Don’t Just Pin the Life — Live It
This challenge didn’t teach me how to live a curated, aesthetic life. It taught me how to bring small joy into my everyday.
Even in the mess. Even in the undone hair and the unmatched socks.
Turns out, the glow-up I needed wasn’t on my feed. It was already in me.
So yes, I’ll keep pinning. But I’ll also keep living like I deserve to be on my own board.
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