AWAYS CHOOSE YOURSELF/BE YOU
Our existence in this world demands us to be the best versions of ourselves with no regrets whatsoever.
This means that the world and people would always have certain parameters for you to follow but as soon as you achieve them, some more would crop up and the vicious cycle will keep repeating itself.
This practice will make you exhausted and unhappy since what you had been seeking was not what you actually wanted to do all along.
There should be absolutely no qualms about following your inner voice and doing what is best for you.
Choosing to be yourself is the absolute cause and call for you and you must seek what your heart tells you to do even if the world doesn’t approve of it.
The greatest thing should be what is in your heart and conscience to your satisfaction because the path to being great is always less used because temptation makes it hard for many to pursue the right path.
So, how can you be yourself despite the unrelenting pressure of the world? Let’s uncover some ways one by one.
DON’T CHOOSE TO BE A PEOPLE PLEASER
Many times, you are not able to seek your call because you live to please people around you. This means that you wish to come up to certain expectations of others from you including your family and society in general.
However, with this approach in mind, it is hard to actually be yourself and achieve something worthwhile. So, the best approach is to first learn the skill of emancipating yourself from the shackles of pleasing others all the time.
AVOID THE NAYSAYERS
In the same manner, when you dare to be yourself and make a choice or decision for yourself, many people would gather around you and tell you about the risks and hardships.
Because you made a different choice, the naysayers of negative people would always try to bring you down or try to discourage you.
The best counterstrategy is to avoid the company of toxic people and surround yourself with inspirational figures to help you pursue your goals without any problems.
FORGIVE YOURSELF
We all make mistakes because we are human, but we must learn to forgive, and this quality must be a part of our personality too if we wish to be ourselves.
What I mean by this is that when you learn to forgive yourself for making bad choices, throwing a tantrum unnecessarily, or some other flaw, you show empathy towards yourself.
This serves as an energy booster and helps you be yourself with more control.
LEARN FROM YOUR PAST
Your past is the only place that you can revisit to unlearn and relearn something. every once in a while, try to retrospect and see what the world and your personal past are teaching you.
You must be able to realize that only the ones who dared to be themselves fearlessly became immortal and left indelible marks in history. So, always be ready to learn from your past if you wish to be yourself and live life to its fullest.
CONCLUSION
Living a purposeful life with choices that actually empower you is the true call for every human being. So, leave no stone unturned in your quest for being yourself and making a difference.