Dare to be Different!

Working in the field that I work in I see so many people that are just trying to fit in. But why do we do this and why do we not want to be different from others and just be ourselves? Every person is unique and you can't try to be someone you aren't. Every person has distinct characteristics and a distinct personality that sets them apart from others. And no matter how hard one tries they will never be the same as another person......this is what makes a person unique. Why not embrace this?

I know we always want to fit in and we want people to like us, but shouldn't we find people who like us for who we are instead of changing to fit in or be liked. The answer is "YES." Dare to be different and embrace who you are and not what the world or other people say you should be. When you dare to be different you actually become more respected by others because you have the integrity and will to just be yourself.

As a child/teenager growing up I did see myself as a person wanting to fit in with others but then I also could have really cared less because I had friends who liked me for who I was, what I did and how I acted. Those were always great friends to have.....they were honestly amazing no matter what was happening in our lives we were always there for each other.

Now, as an adult I could honestly care less. I find myself saying to myself "yeah I am a little weird, I may not dress or act like other adults that I know, I am pretty straight forward in what I say.....but if people don't like that then who cares because that's me." Why do I need to change for someone to like me.....I don't! The people that are in my circle is very small.....I mean like 5 tops! These people don't care about how I look, what I say, what I do.....they care about me as a person and like me for who I am no matter. That's the point here.....be yourself and the people that like you for who you are, those are the people you want in your life.

Begin by embracing who you are as person, mother/father, sibling, friend, co-worker, etc.. Look at all the positives that you bring into not only your life but others lives too. WRITE THOSE DOWN! Now, everytime you feel you are different and should change yourself for someone else, look at those. Know who you are and what you bring to the table and embrace that! Stand out from others and do your thing:)