How to become YOU
Expressing yourself ISN'T one of the easiest things to do
Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." – Oscar Wilde
In today's world, getting judge and judging others is a huge problem which we can see today. This problem can have a major impact on people, mainly today's teenagers. Many of them, due to the current trends of the world, have fallen into serious mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and so much more. Because of this, they are forced to cover up their real selves, put on a fake mask, and then interact with people.
Being ourselves can have major impacts on our daily life as we will be able to express ourselves more freely. This can make us more happy even if we don't have a lot of friends. Here, we are going to share some tips on how to be yourself.
1. Authenticity
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we truly are." — Brené Brown
Authenticity is nothing but being true to ourselves, learning to embrace our flaws and insecurities, and just accepting ourselves. No matter what we try to do to change ourselves for society, we are going to miss the old version of us…… we can’t deny that fact. Authenticity involves embracing strengths, weaknesses, and individuality. That’s where the true power lies……
In today’s society, we are pressured to change just to fit in with their standards. This makes it hard for us to stay true to ourselves. Social Media is filled with fake content, which can make some people believe in it and feel bad about themselves. That’s not a good thing, and many people are getting hurt because of it.
2. Know your PASSION and VALUES
"Knowing your passions and values is like having a compass; it guides you toward fulfillment, purpose, and the courage to live life on your own terms."- Unknown
Identifying what you really like and what you really want and following it is one of the best ways to become yourself. Don’t think about what other people are going to think about. Their opinions are NOTHING to us. Reflect on what truly matters to you. Identify your core values, interests, and passions and follow them because when there is passion, hard work, and determination, there is success waiting on the other side, waiting to be reached.
3. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
"Comparison steals joy and blinds us to our own growth and potential."- The Insight Journal
Comparing ourselves to others makes us forget who we are. Everyone is different. Even the most identical twins in the world don’t have the same mindset or the same goals. Sometimes their maximum can be our minimum…… There is no use in comparing ourselves. We are unique and strong. Being different from others is a very cool thing. Maybe it’s your looks or your talents that are different from others. But just remember that everyone in this world is different, and everyone needs to learn to embrace it. Self-love and self-acceptance are two of the keys to success.
4. Embrace Your Strengths and Weaknesses
"Embrace your strengths and weaknesses—they're what make you who you are."- The Insight Journal
Embracing our strengths and weaknesses can increase our confidence, empathy, balance, self-awareness, growth mindset, authenticity, resilience, discipline, and more. Accepting the fact that every human has imperfections and learning to embrace it will be something your mind will be thankful for. This acceptance can make you happy, wealthy, and innovative, too.
Understanding our weak points and working on them to become the best version of ourselves can make us more confident and disciplined and can increase our growth mindset too.
Conclusion
The pressure to fit in, especially with social media constantly in our faces, can make it really tough to just be ourselves. But staying true to who we are is so important for our mental health and happiness. When we take a step back and figure out what really matters to us—what we love, what we’re passionate about—life starts to feel more meaningful. The moment we stop comparing ourselves to others and start embracing our own unique qualities, self-love becomes easier. It’s about accepting our flaws and differences, and in doing so, we become more confident, resilient, and truly content with who we are.