Perhaps a better phrase would be authentic. I think there are subtle differences between being yourself and being authentic. There’s also another term be genuine.
We can pretend to be someone else in some cases, but in my opinion, this could lead to heaps of problems. No one is perfect. Painting a picture of perfection could lead to disasters, especially when you have to be right all times. It’s much easier to be you and yourself and access the roughness that comes with it.
If you pretend and if you are not genuine, people will eventually find out. When they do, whatever you have achieved by being someone you are not will evaporate overnight, leaving you an outcast.
From ChatGPT
Live and act in a way that’s true to who you really are—your values, beliefs, personality, and quirks—without pretending to be someone else to please others or fit in.
More specifically, it can mean:
- Authenticity – Saying what you really think, expressing your real emotions, and not hiding behind a mask.
- Self-acceptance – Embracing your strengths and flaws instead of constantly comparing yourself to others.
- Confidence – Trusting that who you are is enough, even if you don’t meet everyone’s expectations.
- Resisting conformity – Not changing yourself just to blend in with the crowd or follow trends.
In different contexts:
- In relationships: It means being open and real, not putting up a front.
- At work: Bringing your unique perspective and not being afraid to speak up or stand out.
- In creativity: Expressing your ideas, style, or voice without copying others.
It’s about leaning into your uniqueness, rather than editing yourself to be more “acceptable.”
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