The Art Of Being Yourself
What does it mean to “be yourself”? It’s a phrase that has been a go-to confidence boost from others since we practically came out of the womb. Nervous for a job interview? “Just be yourself”. Worried about making friends at school? “Just be yourself”.
Being yourself sounds simple, but it’s actually messy and complicated. Like, who exactly is “yourself”? Is it the version you show on your Instagram? The one you feel when you’re with close friends? The professional persona at work? Or the weird, chaotic thoughts you have when no one’s watching?
Saying “just be yourself” assumes you already know who that “self” is — but most of us don’t. We’re constantly growing, changing, learning, and sometimes even faking it to get by. So it’s not just a switch you flip.
Caroline McHugh ignites what it means to be yourself. Makes it a comprehensible phrase instead of an uneasy blanket statement.
The Art Of Being Yourself
