Why can't I be myself?

You can always be yourself. Sometimes we feel pressure from the media and our peers to change and be like everyone else. However, it is important we are ourselves. We each have strong characteristics and abilities to bring to the table. For example, I joined yearbook last year and did not know how I could contribute sense I am not very artistic but, I learned that I have other strengths. This year, I was named editor. I don't handle much of the actual design but I am able to use my strengths of organization and leading to run an efficient club. You can always be yourself. Remember, you are the best you.

Maybe you haven't accepted yourself yet. It's hard to develop the confidence to be who you really are, but the first step is to be happy with who you are. Maybe take the time to figure yourself out. What are your hobbies, what do you like to do? From there, you can develop your own happiness and understand yourself better.

First find out who is this "I" and who is this "myself". Once you find the answer to this question, you shall find answers to all your questions, including this one.

Every time i tried being myself someone was always there to criticize me. Everyone has their input when i try being myself. do this do that instead of doing what i like to do..e.g i like to keep boys pic as wallpaper and people keep bugging me about it. It's a tip of an iceberg

Fear - it's a powerful thing. Plus, society places such tight restrictions on how we should act, what we wear, etc. that it's hard to be comfortable in our own skin! Surround yourself with people who love and appreciate you and work on dispelling your fear a little at a time.

What is holding you back? Fear of judgement? Lack of understanding from the people closest to you? Do you feel like you can't find people who are like you to hang out with? Only you can answer those questions. Once you know the answer to these questions you will also have a better idea what is holding you back and then you can find a way to move on and be "yourself".

This is probably because you are obsessed with other people's judgments and expectations. Although we are social creatures and to be able to live in societies we need to follow certain rules and norms, it never means that we are supposed to think and behave based on other individual's expectations.

Being yourself is defined as being who you want to be. Sometimes, it takes us awhile to find ourselves and others not so long. As soon as you find yourself, you will find it easier to be you. Remember, don't change for anyone.

You can be, but like me, you are probably afraid that people will don't like you, but is better to be yourself because you will attract people like you.

Hello :). You can't be yourself most likely because you are affraid that you'r own, true self won't be accepted as good as you think... or that you'r true self won't be accepted at all. You are affraid of being judged, sometimes it's really hard to go through that. Why? Only you know the answer to that question.. My best guess is you have experienced being neglected first hand, or saw alot of that happening in you'r surroundings. Loving and respecting yourself for who you truly are is the first step, gaining self confidence... There will ALWAYS be people who will not like you or not accept you, no tmatter what you do and how you act. Be ready for that, but there will also be people that will perfectly accept you. You might be surprissed :) :). I hope this helped! If needed feel free to contact me privately to talk more about the issue.... Best regards, Corvius