Growing up, I feel like we hear those three words all the time, "just be yourself!" Although it's excellent advice, what people don't like to admit is that being yourself is hard. In this society that we live in, there are very specific rules that we are expected to follow when it comes to being liked by others. The worst part is that most of these rules are huge double standards. "1. Be friendly, but don't scare people off with personal information. 2. Dress nicely, but not too nicely because you don't want to look like an overachiever. 3. Do well in school, but not too well or you're a nerd..." A list like this could go on forever, so it's no wonder that people have such a difficult time staying true to themselves. However, it is not impossible to be yourself. Trying to be yourself in a world like the one we live in requires a lot of effort, and a ton of confidence, but those who succeed are among some of the best people. It makes it so much easier to find happiness and true friends if you don't try to change yourself. So try to be yourself,  and against all odds, it might just work.