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The whole be yourself is not about good and bad habits or personality. Its about your interests, ideas, and open expression. Your style and behavior can be part of your expression however, it has to coincide with social norm/acceptability otherwise you will be oust from the community.
So what does be yourself mean? Pursue your interest and show off your interests to others. If you like science then go into Science without thinking about how others view it. Be a "Nerd", "Geek", "Jock", etc. I know these are stereotypes however these are the names that may hold us back from "being yourself". And I'm not saying to just take the whole stereotype and personify it as you. I am saying that if you like what people label as Nerdy then it doesn't mean you have to also be socially inept. Or if you are a jock that you can't be smart or you have to act like a certain way. You may feel some social pressure you act within that stereo type but you really don't.
I believe that once you are aware of the stigmas around the stereotypes then you can break out of them. and be more of who you want to be. People change, society changes, history is made over time, so don't get caught up too much with how to be "me" or different.
And for people that are stuck in a certain habit or lifestyle is a bit complicated. That is who they are presently. Whether that will change... is up to the individual to one recognize there is a problem, then solve it.
People are dynamic, we change our mood, behaviors, and way of thinking all of the time. It slowly accumulates overtime, for kids or teens and young adults... they change fairly quickly because everything is new to them and they learn the more recent... ideologies and have way more access to information than ever. Although, I can't say that for everyone everywhere but at least here in the states or any other first world country, it has definitely improved.
So in short, Be yourself is to pursue your interests and share it with the world. How you live your life is a different conversation. This assume you are... a generally good person. And this is in the context of like... first day at school, or getting the attention of someone you like, or first date. When you take it outside of that context... then it could be anything and... well this is how you overwhelm yourself.
Hope that helps.
Example. Society says men make the first move but you get the urge... so do it...
Another. Your friend of years does something bad you disagree with and tries to get you to... so you dip and say no.
Another. Your families hard core Democrat supporters but the bastard in the governor’s office screwed you over with lockdowns... so you vote him out against your family.
Be yourself is be yourself. You do what you want making your own decisions and act how you want without letting a others control you. It’s avoidance of peer pressure. It’s not conforming to the norm. Understand being yourself sounds nice but there’s consequences to standing out and being different. Perhaps the boy you like don’t like you or don’t like you making the first move. Perhaps you lose a friend over refusing to commit. It’s possible your family feels betrayed and disowns you for your choice.
Decide what it is you want to do and the consequences and decide for yourself if their worth the benefits.
It means do what makes you happy and don't let people force you to conform by shaming you.
Of course their are exceptions to this like your actions or thoughts could mentally or physically harm others or yourself.
It means to be genuine and honest in your personality, attitudes, interactions, and so on. The opposite of a fake or pretend person who do things to be liked by people.
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u It means don't pretend to be something that you are not.
I think it's like having confidence in yourself as a unique human being.
You have a nature, which comes from your Gene's culture and so on.
But also, you make yourself. You choose your values and you pursue them.
Being yourself is pursuing your values, combined with being comfortable with your personal nature you were born with.
Be yourself. Embrace. your nature. Also, define your values and pursue them unapologetically. Make yourself into who YOU want to be. Not what anyone else wants, or what society expects. That's being yourself in my opinion
Make your core beliefs known, and don't assume you'll be able to change your partner. Now I'm speaking as a man, but the roles are 100% reversible. If the woman smokes and you can't tolerate smoking (I cannot stand smoking), then don't assume she'll quit. If a woman has three cats and you don't like cats, don't assume that the kitty's will be on the way to the animal shelter (a horrible fate). I enjoy a couple of Wild Tukey on the rocks every night (I 'm on #2 right now). There are countless women who've had terrible relationships with men who abused alcohol and are looking for non drinking men. That's their choice, but I'm not about to pour good bourbon down the drain.
The more you pretend, hide, or coverup, the worse it gets.
It means be yourself, if you wish to change then change to make yourself a better person, it means change yourself for the right reasons and never under pressure or manipulation or for the sake of being liked, accepted by others.
It means be original, be true to yourself and others and don't fake and pretend to do things if you don't want too.
It means don't try to change your personality for others, anyone. Just be your normal self.
Too many people think they need to mold themselves to others to please them - it's a falsity. Just be who you really are, genuine, honest, transparent - what you see is what you get - nothing fake or artificial.
If you never lie you never have to remember what you said to anyone. What you say is always consistent, reliable, the honest truth.
Being yourself means living life how you want to live it, regardless of other people's opinions. And it means you respect yourself. Don't worry about what others think. You can't control them or their thoughts. If you like who you are, then that is all that matters.
It means be comfortable with who you are and don't act fake just to try to impress a bunch of superficial people in a crapsack society run by idiots and morons. It means , do what makes you happy.
it means to not be afraid of what you love and what you hate, to just let people know.
for those who are bothered by your opinions are not your true friends.
Don’t change for someone else, you’ll like yourself more no matter what and so will
everyone else! In business plus work and personal life. It creates a blissful feeling.
People don't like who I am. Everyone always preferred the fake me because it was always easier for them.
It means don't listen to what others say, do the things that make you happy, wear the clothes that feel good, listen to the music you like, ...
Don't go against your own principles and beliefs just to fit in.
🤔About what? I don't think it's about physical properties/appearance. about what
Good question, I'd say is working with one's strengths without trying to emulate other to the detriment of your strengths.
It's not "be the asshole you were always meant to be".
They say "be yourself". They mean "be like us" or "be something we like". The cringe of such thinking...
"Be yourself" is usually a cop-out said by people who don't want to point out your shortcomings or flaws.
Act naturally don't try to be something you're not.
It's misleading. It really means "be someone people like without trying".
it's shit people say when you're a loser and can't get anyone hot or decent looking
It means accept yourself for who you are.
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