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The Art of Being “Unf*ckwithable”

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BU chapter.

A relatively new word has been incorporated into the English language, and it is taking positivity and empowerment to new levels. This new word is “unf*ckwithable,” and despite what you may be thinking, it is not a bad word. In fact, it is a very good, inspiring word, and it has the potential to revolutionize your outlook on life.

The definition of “unf*ckwithable,” according to positivewordsresearch.com, is: (adj.) “when you’re truly at peace and in touch with yourself, and nothing anyone says or does bothers you, and no negativity or drama can touch you.”

Being “unf*ckwithable,” as I have come to understand it, is when you stop looking for approval from anyone but yourself, and you make choices guided by self-love, rather than by what you have been trained by society to think is the right way of behaving. For this reason, the art of being “unf*ckwithable” entails that you empower yourself by embracing your own vulnerability. In this way, you become like a force of nature: you do what you want with confidence and self- assurance, outside opinions be damned. You are simply yourself unconditionally, and like a formidable force of nature, no one will dare to question you.

However, the whole point is that if they do, it’s irrelevant. That is why “unf*ckwithable” is empowering for everyone who decides to embrace this simple way of life. It is a given that life is difficult at times, especially when it comes to dealing with people. It is easy to let others intimidate you, and sadly, it is instinctual to alter one’s behavior to fit in. But you have the choice to overcome this limited way of life and to become the person you were born to be.

When you embrace the word “unf*ckwithable” and all that it stands for, you are putting yourself first in life. You are treating yourself the way you want and deserve to be treated, and once you do, you’ll realize that this was all you ever needed to feel fulfilled. It is a simpler way of living in which you become your own shelter against the ups and downs of life. You actually end up becoming more Buddha-esque, because relinquishing expectations is how you ultimately reach an inner stability when faced with unpredictability. There is nothing passive about it. When you’re “unf*ckwithable”, you know what you want and you make things happen for yourself without getting discouraged by any obstacles. You become in touch with yourself, and when that happens, you’ll understand that you are strong enough to handle anyone or thing.

Traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area, Gigi Fox is a member of Boston University's class of 2020. She has a passion for all kinds of writing and visual design. While her major is currently undecided, she is intrigued by both communications and the social sciences. She is an avid magazine reader and a part-time blogger, which makes HER Campus an inspirational creative outlet for her.
Writers of the Boston University chapter of Her Campus.