While we always, always, always say that, most people don't actually follow it. Why is it so important to us to blend in, yet everyone preaches about standing out and being unique or not being afraid to be in the spotlight?
We as humans tend to have such a hard time being confident because we often see our flaws, and rarely see the beauty and perfection we have. I know I have a hard time being confident, and I don't like changing myself, even if I want to, because I'm afraid of what others will think of me. I'm fairly certain that a lot of people are the same way. However, if we just remember that a lot of people don't really pay attention to others because they focus on themselves, we can move forward a little. Now I'm not saying to base your life around that thought because it isn't always true, and yes some people are judgmental, but honestly, we kind of need to get over it.
Not everyone is going to love us, what we wear, what we like, what we do, what we hate, what we think, what music we listen to, what food we eat, where we go, where we live, what we look like, but you know what? Screw those people. People who cannot agree to disagree (by this I mean judge unfairly) are more likely to have a harder time in life because sometimes you're just going to not get along with someone and oh well. Life goes on. We shouldn't care what people think, because most of the time we are never going to see them again so it doesn't matter what they think. If they are shallow enough to care about what they see before they actually get to know you, then you shouldn't care. You should be able to hold your head up high and say, oh, well I'm me and they're not going to change that. If you like something then do it. If it expresses you then do it. If you want to try it to try it and then decide you hate it, well then oh well, you never have to do it again, and most people are probably going to forget about it anyway.
And I'm not one to preach this as I DEFINITELY am not the most confident person in the world, but I kinda like who I am and that's what matters. I won't change myself to impress someone, but I'm also not the person to stand up in a group conversation where I don't feel very comfortable and give my full opinion. But that's okay! You don't need to always be vocally confident if you're confident on the inside. Because sometimes, it's better to be you and be quiet, than to be someone who is loud and fake.
What I'm trying to say here- and I know I've kind of gone off track- is to be yourself and be happy with who you are. Don't try to hide behind something you're not, but rather be proud of yourself and show it off. Now, don't be cocky because we all know arrogant people are annoying, lol, but just try to hold your head up a little higher and smile a little brighter. We never know what good things can come out of it :)
See y'all soon!
-Bree <3
