“Be yourself - not your idea of what you think somebody else's idea of yourself should be ”
— Henry David Thoreau
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Trying to live up to what you think others expect of you can be really confusing and stressful. It's like you're twisting yourself into a version of you that might not feel right or comfortable. For example, if you think your friends expect you to be the always-joking, never-serious person, you might force yourself to make jokes even when you don't feel like it. Over time, this can make you unhappy because it's not the real you. Instead, focus on what you truly like and how you honestly feel. By doing this, you'll feel more at ease and genuine, and the people who truly care about you will appreciate the real you.
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