What Be Yourself Really Mean

There is going to be a time when you question yourself and ask someone for advice, and their response is to be yourself. This can be harmful advice because it leads you to believe that there is nothing you can improve on and places accountability somewhere else.

There is also a lack of understanding of what people mean when they say just be yourself. When you interact with someone, you are perceiving what you are encountering as a genuine representation of themselves.

To get a better understanding let’s make an observation of what being yourself is.

Make it seem effortless

What is one of the first things you notice about a person that is not being themself? The first thing you would notice is an uncomfortable or forced presentation.

Whatever you are trying to present to others, it must be presented effortlessly and easily.

A misconception of being yourself is to be who you are in your everyday life. This is not true because, for every social setting you are in, you may need to portray yourself in a different way that best fits.

With time and development, you will be able to express the characteristics and values you find to be important in a way that flows easily.

Do what you want

A big part of being yourself is to be the person you want to be and not pretending to be something else. This will help you be comfortable being the person you want to be.

Don’t fall into the trap of trying to follow someone to the point that you are constantly comparing yourself and losing who you are and want to be.

Make sure you are not compromising your values for short-term gains. 

Be Careful

An issue to bring up about being yourself is that people remember or look for past evidence to validate your character.

Presenting yourself as someone you have not been can be harmful to your representation if not handled properly. Positioning yourself as someone you have never been needing to be done with a sense of humility and awareness.

Changing who you are around people that have known you for a long time is difficult because they will see you as the person they have known before.

Conclusion

Overall being mindful of how you present yourself to others and what you value. The ease you demonstrate while presenting yourself will represent how authentic you are being. Also, remember that your past is a representation of your authentic self.

Keep gaining experience and enjoy life.