You may think it's impossible to be happy being yourself. Everyday, it's easy to wish you looked like or acted like someone else, or had a cushy job or great boyfriend that someone else has. However, until you learn how to accept who you are and work to address your flaws, you'll never grow as a person. Once you follow these tips, you'll find that being happy with being yourself isn't as hard as you think.
Be happy of who you are: Being confident of who you are is the first step to happiness. Recognizing what you love first will make you much happier to be on your own skin. Think of the compliments you get. If people are always telling you you're a great friend, or admiring your ability to find balance in your life, they're probably on to something. Appreciate what makes you unique! How cool you speak four languages, can walk on your hands, or can instantly make new friends. Not everyone can do that, but you can!
Minimize your insecurities: Everyone is insecure about something, but if you find yourself insecure absolutely everything about yourself, you're probably filling yourself with anxiety for no reason. Make a list of all things that make you insecure and examine which ones are just plain silly. Find at least ten things you like about yourself. This should be easy and fun and will make you think about what makes you great!
Recognize your flaws: Confidence is the key to happiness, but if you're so confident that you don't recognize where there's room for improvement. you won't be seeing your real self and may be an unpleasant person to be around. Learn to laugh at yourself. Nobody's perfect, and if you can join your friends when they tease you for your foibles, such as your impossibly messy room, or your inability to arrive anywhere on time, you'll show that you don't take yourself too seriously.
Be grateful: Never forget how lucky you are to be you. If you spend so much time obsessing about your flaws and things you want to change, you'll never be fully happy just being yourself. Appreciate your health and if you're a health person who doesn't have trouble walking, eating, or sleeping, be grateful! There are many people whose lives revolve around their poor health, and if you're not one of them, don't forget how lucky you are. And lastly, don't forget to laugh--ever! Be just plain silly. Tell a corny joke, make a bad pun, or just dance around like a fool (just like me. Hahahaha :-D ) Why not? Be around people who love to laugh. Laughter is contagious! If you've had a really bad day and spent most of it with an upside-down smile, play with your pet, watch your favorite comedy sketch on TV, or listen to your favorite goofy song. If you have to force yourself to laugh, do it! What do you think?
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