Guess who doesn’t post every meal on social media but still feeds everyone? Doesn’t film everyday routines but still runs the house like a pro? Not on TikTok, but that person’s life skills go viral in your memory?
Got any clue who that person might be? Yes, we’re talking about “Mom”—the original influencer of our lives.
Style inspo? Mom had it first
Many of us consider high-waisted jeans, tucked-in tees, and oversized shirts to be a modern fashion trend. Interesting fact is, check your mom’s teenage photo album, there you will find that she wore all these outfits first and slayed them during her time.
Sometimes she was doing soft girl aesthetics to vintage glam before it was even considered as “aesthetic.” Also, from bold lipstick to matching every saree with jewellery, she wore it with confidence like a ramp model, yet knows what the electricity bill, gas bill, and WASA bill are.
Life hacks? She invented them
Suddenly remember you ran out of detergent? No worries, she will mix baking soda, shampoo, and lots of prayers. As a result, clothes turn out cleaner than ever.
Need to fix a torn shirt without a sewing kit? She has the instant solution that’s not even on Google.
Now, here comes the most challenging part: budget a week’s meals under Tk600? Guess what? She has Olympic-level planning to do it.
These are the magical hacks that influencers are now doing with background music in their videos. And moms have been doing it for decades.
Therapist, life coach, walking alarm clock
Has it ever happened to you that you received unsolicited advice that eventually turned out to be 100% right?
Yeah, that’s Mom supremacy.
She has been giving TED Talks at the lunch table and the dinner table since you were 5. From hidden life hacks to budgeting like a boss, she’s a superwoman.
Any difference? Yes, the only difference is, she doesn’t have sponsorships. No affiliate links. Just love and paracetamol.
Emotional intelligence? She wrote the book
Moms have that superpower; they can tell instantly if something is off before you even open your mouth. Yes, maybe she doesn’t have a psychology degree, but she can read your vibes faster than your therapist.
Stress? She knew. Sad? She knew. Angry? She knew. Hungry, but not in the mood to talk? She definitely knew. Where today’s influencers talk about empathy, sympathy, self-love, boundaries, etc., your mom has already been modelling it before the trend grabs your attention.
Power moves? She’s the blueprint
When the world tries to figure out work-life balance, here’s our mom, who is balancing household activities, family drama, financial stress, and remembering to pack your lunch box. Now, if that is not multitasking goals, then what would it be?
The fact is she doesn’t broadcast her hustle; she lives it.
So why don’t we celebrate her that way?
In a world full of reel influencers, let’s not forget the real influencer–Mom. This Mother’s Day, go beyond an unnecessarily expensive bouquet; hug and kiss her and say she’s your forever influencer — the one you’ll never unfollow. Maybe she won’t get the “Influencer” term; she will laugh, call you super crazy, and maybe ask if you’re hungry (which you already are.)