Kourtney Kardashian surprised many fans of Keeping Up With the Kardashians with her decision to step back from the show. Many understood the 41-year-old mom's decision, however. Kourtney yearned for privacy and wanted to dedicate more time to other projects. It's a move that made sense for her.
One of the most exciting things to come from that decision is Poosh, Kourtney's lifestyle website dedicated to healthy living. These days, her attention lies with the website and her three kids. Kourtney is focusing on being present, both in her projects and in her parenting. Certainly, Kourtney appears to feel better than ever and sound in her decision.
Kourtney opened up about what that experience is like for the July/August issue of Vogue Arabia. She graces the cover, where her handwriting is also featured. Etched around a photo of Kourtney with her purple-adorned eyelids closed are the words "The Power of Reclaiming Yourself" on one side. On the other side are the words "Kourtney Kardashian sets free."
Kourtney Kardashian is opening up about her life, her decision to leave Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and her parenting style. Kourtney graces the cover of Vogue Arabia's July/August issue. The 41-year-old mom of three absolutely shines in the photo.
The interview begins with Kourtney explaining her decision to walk away from the family reality show business.
"I have been filming the show non-stop for 14 years … I was feeling unfulfilled and it became a toxic environment for me to continue to have it occupy as much of my life as it was," she explained.
"Privacy is something I have come to value and finding that balance of private moments with being on a reality show is hard," she continued.
"People have this misconception that I don't want to work, which isn't true. I am following my happiness and putting my energy into that which makes me happy."
Now that she's put the reality gig behind her, Kourtney has been focused on defining her work/life balance.
"I always try my absolute best when I'm with my kids not to be on my phone, to be present in what we're doing, and have those moments where you're looking in each other's eyes and connecting. It's so important," she said.
"I usually take one day on the weekend when we have no plans, we hang out at the house in pajamas or sweats. We sleep in. I like to not be on a schedule on that day."
One of the projects Kourtney has been devoting time to is working with the nonprofit organization Environmental Working Group (EWG). Kourtney worked with the group to inform congressional staffers about EWG's campaign to get Congress to pass the Personal Care Products Safety Act.
"There are a lot of people who are still not aware of the harm that could be in our products — the harmful chemicals and things that we don't think about," Kourtney explained.
"In America, I want to get the laws changed because I don't think it should be up to us to have to try to find products that are clean," she continued.
"I think there should be standards and that so many toxic ingredients shouldn't be allowed in our products."
In November, Kourtney spoke at an EWG Clean and Healthy Living Summit.
Part of Kourtney's health and wellness dedication in her own life, alongside the desire to be present, is the ability to enjoy life unplugged with her kids.
"I try to set boundaries because I notice how much better I feel when I'm not on [social media] as much. I put my phone in the bathroom at nighttime," she noted.
"My kids don't have phones, but I make sure that all the devices in the house — iPads and computers — have the Night Shift [it reduces blue light] on 24 hours a day. And we definitely have time limits [on devices]."
While it might seem like Kourtney has it all figured out, she admits that she has areas she could work on.
"I have my moments! When no one is listening to me, that causes a moment," she acknowledged.
"Especially if you're on a time crunch and trying to get out the door. I don't always have as much patience as I'd like. But I try to remember, 'It's not that big of a deal, it's fine; we're going to get there.' It's about letting go of the plan — it doesn't always work out!"
She does feel good about knowing what's most important to her when it comes to parenting.
"I [believe] in being honest and giving my kids choices, but also teaching them respect and boundaries. I want them to feel like they can always talk to me. I try not to make them feel bad if they tell me something honest," she said.
"Teaching them about God is also important to me. Every morning on the way to school we listen to a positive playlist. Lately, it's been Kanye's Sunday Service album," she said.
Particularly, fans have had their hearts warmed at the unique relationship Kourtney shares with each of her three children. She recently shared a post on Instagram about the lessons she tries to instill in daughter Penelope.
"Love yourself first, chase your dreams, make mistakes (and learn from them), believe in God's plan, you are more beautiful than you will ever know, and oh so smart, there is no one else like you in the entire world, you are loved. Things I tell my daughter," she captioned a photo of the two.
Though we see less of her little boys, they are growing up quickly. Reign, the youngest of the Disick children, is 5 years old and Kourt's wild child. She sometimes catches flack for allowing the little boy to have such long hair.
Kourtney's quickly approaching the tween years with Mason, who will be 11 this December. She got a taste of it when she had to delete TikTok and Instagram accounts he made without her and dad Scott Disick's knowledge. Still, Kourtney and her firstborn are incredibly close and enjoy a special bond.
