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Every time I read a book or watch a movie, I instantly insert myself into the main character’s life. Why? Because we all deserve to be the lead in our own story.
As much as I believe in the whole “main character energy” thing, there are definitely days when I don’t feel like the protagonist—more like an underpaid extra in the background of someone else’s movie. And when that feeling hits? Books and movies become my escape.
But what if we didn’t just escape into stories? What if we actually started living like we were in one?
Have you ever imagined your life as a movie? Like, if a camera crew followed you around, what genre would today be? Some days, life feels like an indie coming-of-age film with moody lighting and deep, philosophical monologues. Other days, it’s full-blown psychological horror (looking at you, awkward social encounters). But for the sake of this article, I want you to pick the ultimate feel-good genre: the rom-com.
Rom-coms are a perfect mix of love, joy, and just the right amount of drama—nothing too life-shattering, just a few “oh no, I spilled coffee on my crush” moments. And the best part? No matter what chaos unfolds, we know everything is going to be okay in the end.
So, how do we embody that main character magic? How do we make our everyday lives feel like they belong in a Nora Ephron script or a Netflix original starring a charmingly awkward protagonist (aka, us)?
Let’s get into it.
In every great rom-com, the magic isn’t just in the grand gestures—it’s in the little things. The way the morning light hits your coffee cup, dancing around your kitchen in your pajamas, walking through the city with your favorite playlist on like you’re in a movie montage. Main character energy is about treating everyday life like it’s full of cinematic moments.
Start wearing that outfit even if you don’t have plans. Order yourself flowers just because. Make eye contact with strangers like you’re about to enter a meet-cute scenario. The more you romanticize your own life, the more it starts to feel like a rom-com.
Main character energy in dating means stepping out of passive mode and embracing the story you want to tell. Don’t just wait around for someone to find you—go to that coffee shop, take up a new hobby, put yourself in situations where your own rom-com moments can unfold.
And most importantly? Enjoy the plot twists. Maybe you thought someone was the one, but they turned out to be a side character. That’s okay—it’s just a plot development leading you to your next great love interest.
No movie is complete without a good soundtrack, and neither is your life. Make playlists for every mood: Hot Girl Walk Energy, Dramatic Staring Out the Window, Dancing Alone in My Room Like a Disney Princess. The right song can turn even the most mundane moment into something iconic.
Rom-com leads don’t sit at home waiting for things to happen—they live. They go on spontaneous adventures, they try new things, they put themselves in situations where excitement can unfold. Say yes to that random invite, book that solo trip, flirt with the cute barista. Your next chapter could start at any moment.
A key ingredient to main character energy? Confidence. Not the kind that comes from having everything figured out (because let’s be real, no one does), but the kind that says, I’m the lead in this story, and I’m going to own it.
Even if you don’t feel like the most confident person in the room, act like you do. Walk into spaces with the energy that something amazing is about to happen. And if it doesn’t? Well, at least you looked good doing it.
Even the best main characters need a solid supporting cast. Surround yourself with people who make life feel lighter, funnier, and full of love. Your best friends? They’re your rom-com co-stars. They’re the ones hyping you up, keeping you grounded, and occasionally delivering the much-needed pep talk before a big moment.
If you’re in a tough season right now, just remember: no good rom-com ends without a happy resolution. The setbacks, the heartbreaks, the moments of self-doubt? They’re all just plot devices leading you to something better.
You are the main character. Your story is unfolding exactly as it should. So romanticize it, embrace the unexpected, and most importantly—have fun with it
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