Tanja Bezjak
Aug 31, 2018 · 1 min read

“People who usually acclaim this motto think it is empowering: “Don’t try to please others, just be yourself!” To them, refusing to change is a middle finger to all of society who refuses to accept them. I get that.

But it is more often used as a justification for having bad qualities.

If you are shy, easily irritated, or overly aggressive, chances are you will say something along the lines of “Hey, it’s just the way I am”, implying that these traits are an inherent part of you.”

Agree! If being confident and being entitled weren’t so often confused, I’d get a lot less irritated in social encounters.

    Tanja Bezjak

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