There’s a new trend that’s gaining popularity on social media: Imagining that you’re at an airport. That sounds like something that requires a trigger warning, but it’s actually about reducing stress and anxiety.
Traveling through airports can involve a lot of uncontrollable variables, so many people slip into a “treat yourself” mode that ignores diets, fitness, and other normal routines. It’s ANYTHING GOES.
The idea is expanding that, to cope with everyday annoyances.
So if someone feels overwhelmed or exhausted with regular life, they announce airport rules are in effect, and that clears the way for eating pizza for breakfast, having a drink in the middle of the day, caffeine and energy drinks at any time, and comfortable clothes like pajamas are fair game.
In one video, someone explains, “Money means nothing, and time of day means nothing.”
This “trend” apparently started around Election Day, but as we head into the holidays, it could definitely have legs.
(Here’s one of the earlier “airport rules” TikToks, and here’s another and another.)
@julesandthevibe like youre not fooling me because your eyeliner is a littke thicker #julesandthevibe #tiktok #comedy #politics #election #funny ♬ original sound – jules
