Don't Look Further, It's In You
Many people allow others to live their lives for them. You may have allowed your friends or relatives to make decisions concerning your life. They may choose your course of study, your career, and even your goals for you. Though you try to conform to their standards, you will not be fulfilled with your life.
Living your life to please others or gain their approval can make you fake. You may become frustrated trying to become what the society expects of you. Eventually, such situation can prevent you from achieving your purpose in life. You may end up living a life of misery if you didn’t recognize your true self.
You need to discover and accept yourself. Take charge of your life and make decisions based on your own values. Express yourself without fear of what people will think. Yes! They will criticize you when you start appreciating yourself. However, the energy to become who you want to be is in you. Don’t let the negativity from others to deter you from achieving your goals. Instead, be focused and visualize the celebration when you become successful.
It may take you some time and effort to become authentic if you have been living a false life. Here are tips that will help you to accept your true personality and vocation.
Find out your inner strengths
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You may have made choices in the past to please your friends and family. Assess your life and list your past mistakes. Discover your passions and values. Figure out those things that interest you and decide who you want to be. Self-actualization will help you to set the right goals. You have the strength to achieve your purpose in life.Believe in yourself
Don’t compare your life with others. Instead, keep to your track and focus on the finishing line. You can win the ultimate prize. You are capable of realizing your goals. You may need the guidance of a mentor to achieve success. A trustworthy person, who has overcome the difficulties you haven’t met, will be perfect. However, don’t let others decide the choices you make in life.Improve your self-confidence
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Feeling inferior to other people can make you adopt a fake personality. Try to appreciate yourself. You may have skills and talents that those peers you are trying to please don’t possess. Develop yourself to improve your self-esteem. Your family and friends will appreciate the person you have become when you are confident of yourself.
People may criticize your real personality and point out your imperfections. Don’t allow their negativity to bother you. Be bold and freely express yourself. They will later approve the change in you when it stands the test of time.
An inspiring quote that will change your life :D
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I agree with your opinion in your last post, the decision of your life is yours when you evaluate what is really what you want to be in life and how you want to live it