Some teens will feel the need to be someone they're not to impress their friends. That's not right at all. People should always be themselves and here are a few tips on how to be yourself:

• Find yourself. Build up your own morales, and don't listen to what others say.
• Don't worry about how people comprehend you. Why listen to what people say about you? You're you, and that's what makes you unique.
• Be truthful and open. Nobody's perfect, so why make yourself perfect?
• Relax. Don't stress about bad things.
• Express your individuality. Being a copycat isn't good. It's just a way to show off your "cool" factor. Don't be the same as everyone else.
• Follow your own styles. Being you is totally cool! Remember, being different can sometimes be beautiful, and that's what makes every one of us beautiful/handsome in our own way.
• Believe in who you are. You'll never be happy if you're pretending to be someone you're not.

But be warned..........

• Just because you don't have to care about what people think of you doesn't mean you can ignore it for good. Don't get discouraged by others!

Remember:

• If someone puts you down, remember they're not perfect either. We all have our flaws.
• Being yourself is the best thing that could happen to you.

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