Benjamin Franklin once said, ‘If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking at all’. For me, he has perfectly summed up the importance of being an individual. If we all were the same, the world would just be one massive clone - dressing the same way, thinking the same way and living the same way! For so long, I was fixated on trying to act and be like everyone else; I thought that more people would like me this way and maybe be more accepting of me! I couldn't have been more wrong.
By trying to be someone else, I was losing who I really was! A few months back, I was asked what I thought my true personality was and if I could describe it. This turned out to be a struggle for me. Back then, I tried to adapt my personality to who I was with - this was tiring. I was so worried about what people thought of me; terrified that some of my peers would think I was weird. Well, what I've realised is that being weird is a good thing.
I applaud people I see in the streets who are wearing something different. They have had the courage to dress how they want to, be how they want to. Even if passers-by give them strange looks, they wouldn't care because their true personality is being shown and they are proud of it! This, is how we all should live! Not being afraid of being who you really are despite societies preconceptions. If you feel comfortable and happy wearing a certain outfit, whether it is a trend or not, just wear it for yourself - don't just do things because people have told you to do so.
Tattoo's. Tattoo's are something that can be judged in today's society. I've heard stories about people who have been discriminated against because they just have tattoo's. I understand that for some jobs, such as teaching, they have to be covered but you should never judge a person based on what they put on their bodies. It's their decision as it is their body. Personally, I wouldn't get one, however that doesn't mean I would be prejudice against someone who has. It, most likely, is their way of expressing their individuality or having something that means a lot to them close by.
Interests is another thing that can show a lot about someones personality. Boys don't always have to be interested in football and girls don't always have to be good at dance. Just 'Do what you wanna do' (Maroon 5 reference) and don't worry about what other people will say. As many of you know, I play badminton. I have heard some people take the mickey out of people that play this sport. Honestly, I have no idea why. I play because I love to do so and I won't be influenced by any one else's views.
I truly believe that being your own person is so important. Embrace and express your individuality. Love who you are without worrying about judgement. I will leave you this this from my favourite artist, 'Why should I care what other people think of me? I am who I am. And who I want to be!' - Avril Lavigne
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This is a lovely post! I agree with everything you say! As soon as you reach 17 you don't need to take up driving lessons, drink and go out every Friday and Saturday night. Do what you want to, that makes you happy- it doesn't matter if it's weird or not normal for your age, it's okay! :)
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Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it! You're very right, just always do what you want to do - you don't have to be like anyone else!!!
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I love this post! It's definitely easy to look at other people and think that they have it better and want to be more like them, but I believe we are the best version of ourselves when we embrace who we truly are fully :)
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Thank you!! It certainly is, I completely agree - well said!
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I completely agree with everything! It's way easier to be yourself than trying to be someone you're not. I admire people who express themselves with confidence no matter what.
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It is much easier! Same - being yourself is so important!
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Oh, I love this post! I think you've got it spot on and have summed it up so well here. I think when you're younger you spend so long trying to 'fit in', to be like everyone else and just get through life, especially when you're in school - nobody wants to stand out or be the weird one. But then when you get away from all that you're suddenly left with just yourself and no real idea who you really are! I think I'm finally starting to find myself but it's taken a good few years, it wasn't until around second year of university that I actually started to find my own style and feel comfortable within myself, rather than trying to simply fit in. It's difficult sometimes but I think you're right, individuality is so important and we should all embrace who we are! :)
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Thank you, and thank you for taking to time to leave this comment! You're very right but I'm glad that now you feel like you are expressing the true you! It's so important!!!
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