The internet is a beautiful thing, but you can’t place your self-worth on what other people think about you.” Photo courtesy of Naomi Davis/Love Taza blog.īoundaries are very important to Davis. It’s another human being, another person who gets nervous like me, and we have to keep that in check. The person on the other side of the screen is going through a lot if they’re lashing out. “Remember that the online world is not the entire world. With that, Davis has had to amend her relationship with the internet by separating the toxic noise of critics and haters and take a step back. Considering that the world of influencing thrives off of both constant performance and visibility, it’s imperative to learn how to separate your experiences from the internet versus what happens in real life. I’m more comfortable with the vulnerable parts of my life that are more difficult to share.”ĭavis uses this fact to her advantage, writing and reflecting on the ways in which she has learned to be a mother, including the troubling process of being subjected to criticism on how to parent from the people around her. Stepping back and finding that self-love allows you to realize how powerful it can be when you hone in on that feeling of love for yourself. That can be difficult for anybody, whether you’re a parent, influencer, or a woman-because there is a lot going against you. I’ve grown up in the online world, which has allowed me to figure out my own strengths and vulnerabilities by owning my own story. Once I hit my thirties, is something that I’ve really had to navigate. “I’ve always really wanted to strive for that vulnerability, but wasn’t able to fully grasp it. While motherhood isn’t an identical experience, Davis finds significant power in the vulnerability that occurs when unconventional paths are shared with the public. Yet, mothers are continually subjected to unwarranted critique, unfair expectations, and the opinions of others. Motherhood is an experience that is felt and understood in entirely different ways. I hope these essays can push this forward,” Davis said. I appreciate other women’s vulnerability and so much of my mothering comes from women who have helped me feel more confident. “I’ve loved being able to connect with and inspire other women who are navigating the ups and downs and motherhood. Moving through the noise, as Davis puts it, allows surrounding commotions to meld into deeper wisdom.Īnd as “Love Taza” has grown, Davis has seen the impact of sharing her experiences firsthand-and it’s something that continues to inspire her and much of the content that she creates. That’s why Davis’ commitment to sharing an authentic side of herself to her audience, is a side that includes insecurities, frustrations, and setbacks. Noise, whether it be the opinions of others, distractions, or failed expectations, can feel impossible to completely ignore. Filled with an introspective collection of heartfelt and lively experiences, Davis wrote “A Coat of Yellow Paint: Moving Through the Noise to Love the Life You Live”, as an intimate glimpse into the converging identities of motherhood and adulthood. It’s a labor of love that has evolved alongside the changing state of the internet becoming a platform where Davis explored raising five children, being married, and living authentically and candidly. Naomi Davis started her blog, “Love Taza” in 2007. Her debut book, “A Coat of Yellow Paint: Moving Through the Noise to Love the Life You Live” offers a lively perspective of motherhood, fostering good mental health and overcoming the criticism of others. As both an influencer and a mother of five, author Naomi Davis is no stranger to the importance of balance.
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