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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" - Ralph Waldo Emerson

When it comes to being yourself, there can be a lot of pressure from the outside world as it tries to influence who you are. Living in a society that is constantly developing, it's important for you to always be yourself from the inside out. When you deeply know yourself and the boundaries that you have set, you are more likely to experience a fulfilling and rewarding life. Without knowing yourself and establishing those boundaries, you can easily be pushed around and end up on a dirt path.

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it" - Matthew 7:13-14

You have the option of taking the path that is broad or taking the path that is narrow. You can either conform to what life wants you to be, or have the courage to remain true to yourself throughout the years. It's definitely a challenge to have a strong sense of self when we are constantly getting distracted and being influenced by the media and society's way of life. But if you want to reach your fullest potential in life, it all starts with being yourself.

Why should you always be yourself?

Because you will:

1. Live in alignment with your values and beliefs. Being yourself is all about knowing what you believe in and the values that you live by. When you are not yourself, you will take on the values and beliefs of others. This is when you start conforming to other people's expectations and way of thinking. When you know your values and why you do what you do, you will live according to your own values and beliefs.

2. Establish your own identity. When you are able to have a solid foundation of being you, you are establishing your own sense of identity. No matter what happens in your life, you will always know who you are. There will be times where you may feel lost or distracted, but if you have your own identity you'll be able to get back on the right path. Without establishing your own identity, you may easily conform and lose yourself.

3. Build courage. It takes a great amount of courage when you decide to take the path that goes against the crowd. The reason why the majority of people take the broad path is because it's easy. It's easy to just follow the crowd. It's more of a challenge when you stay true to yourself and establish your own identity. This challenge of always being yourself takes courage and inner strength. No matter what comes your way, you'll know how to handle it.

4. Establish boundaries. When you are always yourself, you know what your limits are and the boundaries that you have set for yourself. When people cross your boundaries, you will know. But if you don't establish boundaries, people may very well walk all over you and take advantage of you. If you are always yourself and you establish boundaries, you are more likely to be aware when people start taking advantage of you. Create and establish your boundaries.

5. Find focus and direction. When you are always yourself, you are more likely to have focus and direction in your life. Imagine someone who is constantly conforming to other people's expectations. Do you think this person has focus and direction? I don't think so. When you stay true to who you are, you are more likely to know the goals you want to accomplish and how to go about accomplishing them. You are able to stay focused and know which direction to take in order for you to accomplish your goals.

No matter what you experience in life, the only person that will always remain constant is you.

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"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment" - Ralph Waldo Emerson When it comes to being yourself, there can be a lot of pressure from the outside world as it tries to influence who you are.

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Even when you are at the lowest moment in your life, God is standing by your side.

Coming from a religious background, I strongly believe in God. I believe in a Heaven. I believe that God has sent each one of us to earth for a purpose. And that purpose is to help and love one another. Not destroy humanity. You may ask if God does exist, why is there so much evil. Through my religion and my personal experiences, I believe people allow evil. God gave us the ability to choose right from wrong and some people choose wrong. Unfortunately, wrong decisions can lead to serious and evil consequences.

Throughout my life, I have questioned God for many reasons - why did you take people I love away so soon or why do I have to struggle? Though I ask Him those questions, I am still holding on to my faith. I never lose it even when in doubt. I take a moment to pray. Through prayer, I begin to understand and accept my struggles and pain. Though it is not easy to do, it is attainable. I know because I hold on to my faith, and I look around at all the blessings my God as bestowed upon me.

Whether or not God exists is up to each person. Some do not believe in a higher power. Some firmly believe. And there is nothing wrong with not believing. Believing in a God is entirely up to you. But if you believe, you know He is on your side even during your lowest times. When you are feeling hopeless, you pray. And when you pray, you stand up again. You are ready to take on your hardest challenges and look forward to brighter days.

Here are three reasons why you need God in your life:

Capacity to help others

You know about helping other people in time of need. You have done it before. But have you helped others while you needed help yourself? In other words, you are battling something strong in your life, but you put it aside to extend a helping hand to someone else. You put your needs and wants on hold to give that person a sense of love and hope.

You start to believe it is easier to give up. The struggle is just too hard. For example, you lose your job. You realize there is not enough money to support your family and you have no one to depend on. Finding a job is not as easy as it sounds. It is taking too long. At a time of desperation, you turn to your God. You pray to Him, and suddenly you gain strength. You do not lose hope. You know things will get better. You will find a solution because you have a family to support and in God all good things are possible.

You feel lost. Things in your life are going from bad to worse. Obviously, it is hard to think of the positive during these times. Nevertheless, letting your God into your life can give you the guidance you need to overcome the bad. Perhaps you are so involved in what is not going right, that you do not give yourself the time to think clearly. Consider taking 5 minutes out of your day to pray for guidance. You may not get the answer you are looking for right then and there. But if you talk to someone about your dilemma, that person may give you the answer you've been looking for.

We may not believe in the same God, but we do believe in a God. And through God and prayer everything is possible. All we need is faith.

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Mayra Colón is a freelance writer, former independent author and avid reader. She holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix and completed the Freelance Writing and Selling Online course from Rutgers University of Arts and Sciences.

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Even when you are at the lowest moment in your life, God is standing by your side. Coming from a religious background, I strongly believe in God. I believe in a Heaven. I believe that God has sent each one of us to earth for a purpose.

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When talking to your teen about grades, it may be tempting to discuss the dangers of bad grades. But scare tactics like, "You'll never get into college," or "You won't get a good job," aren't likely to be effective.

Talk about the benefits of getting good grades instead. Give real life examples that will motivate your teen to study hard today. Here are five benefits you can use to jump start your conversation with your teen:

1. Good Grades can Lead to More Scholarships

Colleges and scholarship committees will review your teen's transcripts. Better grades, higher test scores, and involvement in a variety of activities can help your teen get more money for college.

Talk to your teen about the realities of student loans. Discuss how academic scholarships can help cover the costs. Discuss how student debt can negatively impact your teen's future, well into his 30s.

Unfortunately, many college graduates can't accept their dream jobs because they can't afford to do so. Instead, they have to take jobs that will help them afford their monthly college loan bills.

2. Good Grades Lead to Fun Opportunities

Students who get good grades are given opportunities at high schools through programs like the National Honor Society. Talk about various events that your student may be able to participate in if he gets good grades.

Your school's guidance counselor may be able to provide your teen with information on academic achievement and the opportunities that come with good grades.

Sometimes, hearing from someone other than you can help reinforce your message. So don't be afraid to encourage your teen to start a conversation with the guidance counselor.

3. Better Grades Open the Door to Future Opportunities

If your teen strives to do well in anything set before them, he'll have more career opportunities.

Yet, many teens just don't see the need to do well in school.

Sometimes they say things like, "I'm going to get into sales. I won't ever need geometry," or "I'm going in the military. They don't care about my grades." Make it clear that even if those things are true, there may be times when your teens grades do matter. He may want to go to college some day or he may apply for a job where his transcripts will be reviewed. Make it clear that it's important to keep as many opportunities open as possible.

4. A Higher GPA May Lead to a Better Social Life

Students who are care about will earn the respect of their teachers and their peers. Yet, many teens worry that good grades will cause them to be viewed as a "nerd." Talk to your teen about successful people who did well academically in high school. Make it clear that people with good grades as a teen often go on to do great things in the future.

Encourage your teen to spend time with friends who care about their grades. It'll be tough for your teen to stay on track if none of his friends do their homework.

5. Good Grades Can Boost Your Teen's Confidence

Sometimes, teens are afraid to try hard because they're afraid of failure. Make sure your teen is willing to give it his best academically.

The better he does, the more confident he'll become.

When your teen sees that his effort leads to better grades, he'll be more motivated to keep up the good work. It can also prepare him for the responsibilities of adulthood.

Updated by Amy Morin, LCSW.

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