Why Being Yourself Is Ruining Your Life

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"Just be yourself."

We’ve all heard it—on Instagram, in graduation speeches, even on those inspirational mugs no one really wants.

It sounds comforting, like a warm hug wrapped in cliché.

But here’s the problem: no one actually follows that advice.

We’re all chameleons.

You’re one person with your best friend, another with your boss, and a completely different version of yourself in sweatpants binge-watching Netflix.

So, what does “being yourself” even mean?

And more importantly, is it holding you back?