Why TikTok Made Everyone Think They’re a Life Coach
Why TikTok Made Everyone Think They’re a Life Coach There was a time—not long ago, but apparently ancient by internet standards—when giving life advice required at least one of the following: experience, credibility, or the basic ability to not sound like a motivational poster from a budget gym. Today? All you need is a front-facing camera, decent lighting, and the confidence of someone who discovered “self-awareness” three weeks ago. Welcome to the era where everyone is a life coach. Not trained, not certified—just aggressively convinced. TikTok, the digital carnival of short attention spans and even shorter emotional processing, has somehow turned everyday people into bite-sized philosophers. Scroll long enough and you’ll encounter a parade of self-appointed gurus explaining relationships, trauma, success, failure, healing, boundaries, mindset, discipline, and probably how your breathing pattern is the reason your life is falling apart. And the best part? They say it ...