Being yourself in a world striving to make everybody seem, think, and act similarly is a complex battle. This manipulation covers different areas. It affects the way we look, dress, and think. , love. To just “be me” is an exceedingly challenging task. Social media is affecting our existence. The pressure increased significantly. We now compare ourselves not only with close people. We can also do it with almost anyone. We are much more aware of others’ lives. We notice what others want to show about their lives. In a world that encourages uniformity, being yourself can be particularly challenging.

Humans, like other mammals, live in communities. Since childhood, we are taught to be social and friendly, but sometimes this gets hard. To be social is a must. At the beginning of our lives, our parents do this for us. As we grow older, the pressure gets higher. Social expectations lead us with messages about what success means. We try to fit into these predefined models. The fear of rejection influences us. It pushes us to conform to social norms. even if sometimes these models do not align with our authentic selves.

You need to choose. The choice is to be yourself or to go for what is expected. The importance you give to the opinion of others is related directly to your self-esteem. Our self-esteem develops with age and life experiences.

Sometimes, due to insecurities and fears, we control ourselves to become what others would prefer us to be. We spend time being what we were told and raised to be. We also act in ways we consider acceptable to keep a relationship with our significant other. Eventually, we do not know who we really are by the end of the day. We end up losing our identity in the process of being accepted.

We are unique creatures.

Each one of us is born with our own rare physical family background. There is no double me. Then why do we try to avoid being unique? Well, because it is much harder. It is easier to be one of the crowds. So, yes, some people have not found the inner strength to express their thoughts. They have not found the courage to express their thoughts. Some just lost what they want, and others do not do what is expected.. They will just play a role.

Tips for dealing with the difficulties of being yourself.

• Give yourself time to discover what matters to you and makes you unique.
•  Embrace and accept your imperfections.
• Set boundaries that protect you from having to act and compromise your authenticity.
• Find your own tribe, those who like you, and take you as you are.

Enjoy the beauty of being unique

Once you have developed the skill, it is wonderful to trust yourself. You will be capable of avoiding being manipulated by others. There is a sense of power that comes with it, and that gives you pride. Being yourself pushes you to achieve your own goals.

Initially, developing our own self is tough. Yet, the more we do it, the road to being oneself becomes less treacherous and much more enjoyable. It is a risk. Show your true self to impress someone you meet for the first time. Remember, authenticity is a journey, not a destination. It requires time and courage. The satisfaction is honestly overwhelming. It is worth the effort.