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Living Life on Your Terms
Who are you? Are You Living Life on Your Terms?
Sometimes it doesn’t seem very easy to answer these questions, does it? It kind of depends on who you’re around. When you’re with strangers or co-workers, it’s not uncommon to wear a mask or adopt a persona. You become part of the crowd simply because that is the easiest way to get along. Living life on your terms doesn’t seem quite as important.
Around someone you know well, this might be a very different story. The mask drops, the persona fades. You become more real, more authentic. You’re quirky and a little odd, but a lot of fun. You’re you. Sometimes.
Even around people you know, it can be hard to let go. You might worry about what other people would think if they saw the real you. Or you might not even be sure yourself who you are anymore; it’s been so long since you’ve let go enough to find out.
If this sounds familiar, then it’s time for a journey into the world of YOU. A reality where it’s OK to be yourself, even if this means going against the grain every once in a while. Imagine being able to stay true to your values, preferences, and quirks and still thrive.
We’ll start you out with some reasons why it pays to be yourself. From there, you’re going to find out all of the ways the rest of society tries to hold…
