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Are We Becoming Strangers to Ourselves In A World Of Expectations?

We all like to believe that we know ourselves. We know what we like, what we hate, what makes us happy, and what kind of person we want to become. But...

imtiaz 3 min read · 2 days ago

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We all like to believe that we know ourselves. We know what we like, what we hate, what makes us happy, and what kind of person we want to become. But sometimes, if we stop and think for a moment, a strange question appears: How much of our personality is actually ours?

From childhood, we are constantly told what we should be. Be polite. Get good grades. Choose a respectable career. Dress properly. Speak carefully. Make your family proud. As we grow older, the list only gets longer.

Are We Becoming Strangers To Ourselves In A World Of Expectations

Then social media joins the conversation.

We scroll through hundreds of people showing their best moments, perfect rooms, perfect outfits, exciting trips, successful careers, and seemingly perfect lives. Without realizing it, we start comparing. We may change the way we dress, talk, think, or even dream because we want to feel accepted.

And there is nothing wrong with changing. People naturally grow. The problem begins when we change so much for others that we can no longer recognize ourselves.