This Celebrity Should Be Your Life Inspiration (and Not Just Because Her Instagram Rocks)

Let’s face it: We all have those random celebrities whom we admire and stalk regularly. Gigi Hadid is a high fashion supermodel and television celebrity from Los Angeles, and she is most definitely the girl to look up to.

While she’s known for her trendy Instagram and modeling experience, there is a lot more to Gigi that is worth mentioning. In fact, I strongly believe she can actually be a great life inspiration, and here’s why.

1. She Stands By Her Values

About a week ago, a stranger picked up Gigi while she was walking in Milan during Fashion Week. She did not pretend that this treatment was okay; she elbowed him in the face and yelled at him as he ran away. Soon after she tweeted about the experience due to all the buzz claiming that her reaction was “lashing out.”

Some thought Gigi’s actions were unprofessional, but I think she handled the situation quite well. In this instance, Gigi is redefining societal norms of how a woman should “behave.” She is acting like the strong, confident woman she is and is sticking to her values, a great lesson for anyone.

2. She Knows How to Hustle

Some people might look at Gigi Hadid and think that many things were handed to her. Regardless, her list of most recent accomplishments prove she knows how to hustle:

1. She co-designed a new Tommy Hilfiger collection for this fall titled TommyxGigi.
2. In 2015, Hadid won Daily Front Row’s title as “Model of the Year.”
3. Hadid hosted the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Video Awards.

The bottom line? She’s working every opportunity she’s given and is expanding her work to not just include modeling but also fashion design and general entertainment. Regardless of the industry you’re in, it’s important to broaden your horizons, learn new skills, and take on different challenges.

3. She Treats Herself

Gigi lives by the motto “Eat clean to stay fit, eat a burger to stay sane.” Of course Gigi doesn’t just live off burgers and fries, but she’s definitely not afraid to take a breather. Gigi says that she cooks for herself all the time, but she would always prefer a double cheeseburger to tofu.

The point? Gigi knows the importance of treating herself, something we could all do a better job of. When you’re a college student or recent grad, it’s easy to get caught in your school work or entry-level job, other activities, and social life. It’s crucial to take a step back and enjoy the little things; if you love reading or exercise, for example, don’t deprive yourself of those things!

There you have it. If there’s anything you can grasp from this glimpse of Gigi Hadid’s life, it should be that strong values, drive, and a bit of indulgence can lead you to a successful, happy future. Hadid is a trendy, radiant, cheeseburger-loving chick; what’s not to love?

Cover image courtesy of Flickr.