Lies. At some point or another, you probably will be caught in a situation where lying seems like the best option. Whether it be to hide your identity, to promote yourself under the spotlight, or simply to get away with something, there is not a doubt in my mind where we have all lied or at least, considered lying. But beyond making up wild stories for acceptance and selfish desires, lying to ourselves is arguably the worst kind there is.
Being true to yourself starts with self awareness and a realization of who you want to be in the world. Knowing your aspirations, strengths, and even limitations are a step towards fully understanding and accepting who you are. Being true to yourself comes with pinpointing how you want to live your life. You are in control, and you have complete power in making decisions throughout your life. Being true to yourself means that you aren't caught up with trying to please everyone around you. You shouldn't have to lose yourself in order to prove yourself. Constantly trying to cater to everyone's needs will twist you in different directions. You don't have to compromise who you are. You don't have to take every suggestion from someone and change what makes you unique. Being true to yourself is something that only you can do. No one can tell you how to be you.
So what is your importance in life? What do you value on a daily basis? What makes you feel confident and proud of exactly who you are? What gets you motivated to go out and achieve your goals? Everyone has their own set of values and beliefs that make them who they are. No one should feel that they have to outright violate them for the sake of someone else. You are free to be exactly who you are! I feel like this sense of belonging is extremely important to teenagers in our generation. Nowadays people will go to whatever extent to fit in to certain groups. Yes, I do realize that it seems super cliché but it happens. And, quite frankly, it's sad that we feel the need to do it.
The desire for acceptance and belonging is very strong. It makes us feel like we have a safe place to be who we are. But, why must we change who we are just to be in a place where we can later feel at home? Isn't it easier to just fit in with a group of people who enjoy who you are for exactly those same qualities? There are people in the world, as hard as it might seem, who do value you without the changes. Those friendships are the ones that last. With these people, you can remain true to your own beliefs and not have to violate them to know that they will support you no matter what. People notice your unique self. It's when you start to become someone else that those true friends question why you made changes in the first place.
It's hard to stick to your own believes and stay true to yourself in a world full of judgment. Instead of programming yourself to be loved by others, remember what you love! From there, you are on the path to accepting who you are and are ready to encounter those who love you exactly for that reason. You deserve to be 100% all natural you, with no artificial traits!
-N
Being true to yourself starts with self awareness and a realization of who you want to be in the world. Knowing your aspirations, strengths, and even limitations are a step towards fully understanding and accepting who you are. Being true to yourself comes with pinpointing how you want to live your life. You are in control, and you have complete power in making decisions throughout your life. Being true to yourself means that you aren't caught up with trying to please everyone around you. You shouldn't have to lose yourself in order to prove yourself. Constantly trying to cater to everyone's needs will twist you in different directions. You don't have to compromise who you are. You don't have to take every suggestion from someone and change what makes you unique. Being true to yourself is something that only you can do. No one can tell you how to be you.
So what is your importance in life? What do you value on a daily basis? What makes you feel confident and proud of exactly who you are? What gets you motivated to go out and achieve your goals? Everyone has their own set of values and beliefs that make them who they are. No one should feel that they have to outright violate them for the sake of someone else. You are free to be exactly who you are! I feel like this sense of belonging is extremely important to teenagers in our generation. Nowadays people will go to whatever extent to fit in to certain groups. Yes, I do realize that it seems super cliché but it happens. And, quite frankly, it's sad that we feel the need to do it.
The desire for acceptance and belonging is very strong. It makes us feel like we have a safe place to be who we are. But, why must we change who we are just to be in a place where we can later feel at home? Isn't it easier to just fit in with a group of people who enjoy who you are for exactly those same qualities? There are people in the world, as hard as it might seem, who do value you without the changes. Those friendships are the ones that last. With these people, you can remain true to your own beliefs and not have to violate them to know that they will support you no matter what. People notice your unique self. It's when you start to become someone else that those true friends question why you made changes in the first place.
It's hard to stick to your own believes and stay true to yourself in a world full of judgment. Instead of programming yourself to be loved by others, remember what you love! From there, you are on the path to accepting who you are and are ready to encounter those who love you exactly for that reason. You deserve to be 100% all natural you, with no artificial traits!
-N