We want to be impressive, people? It is almost easy to say we treat each new person we meet like a job interview. We want to inform other people of our capabilities, so we stand out to them. Overall, our goal is to be liked by our peers. We desperately beg for our teachers to know our faces and like us. We want our girlfriend's or boyfriend's parents to realize we care tremendously for their son or daughter, and we have a lot to offer them. By the end of the day, all we want to be is liked; we crave for the attention to be loved. I don't blame these wants, either. I am a victim of wanting to impress others. As humans, we need the reassurance we are taking the right steps to be successful. Although, you don't need to impress anyone other than yourself. All that matters is how you feel about yourself; it is important to know you are special. Take a moment to read over what you should stop doing and what you can do to impress yourself.
1. You don't need anyone to assure you that you are smart.
While it is nice to reassured from others that you are smart, all that matters is if you think you are smart. You are not being tested by other people on how much knowledge you have. It isn't "Jeopardy." If they are trying to test you, tell them to go become a game show host.
2. You don't need to inform anyone that you aren't ditzy.
Just because someone tells you that you are ditzy, it doesn't mean you are. Who cares what one person thinks? They might have only said this after one incident of talking with you. Maybe they are not aware you are well educated and well aware of what is happening in the world. In reality, you need to know how you feel about yourself. Review your actions and evaluate yourself. Do you actually think you are ditzy?
3. You don't need to inform people that you are exercising.
All that matters is if you like to get fit and it makes you feel good. If you like playing basketball, baseball or going on hikes, do those things as much as you want. Take as many pictures of you doing what makes you happy. Feel accomplished by the physical activities you do. All that matters is that you getting fit for your health, rather than to impress others.
4. You don't need others to tell you that you are pretty or handsome.
While it does feel nice to know people think you are attractive, you should already know you are attractive in your own special way. Maybe it is from how you look. Maybe you are attractive by your intelligence. Maybe you have really nice hair like Elvis and you enjoy the smooth texture of it. Regardless, evaluate your own beauty, and if people do tell you that you are attractive, thank them. It is a compliment.
5. You don't need to impress anyone by how much makeup you wear.
No one really cares how nice or not your skin looks. Oh no, how terrible it would be if your friend saw one pimple on your face? If you are trying to attract someone, wear makeup because it makes you feel good, not because people will think differently of you.
6. Remember, you don't need to be labeled.
You don't need to label yourself as either smart, ditzy or attractive. All that matters is how about yourself.
7. You don't need to impress anyone but yourself.
Impress yourself by your own actions. Take the time to evaluate yourself. Who knows, you might even impress yourself. Look for the best qualities in yourself that make you stand out from the crowd. Maybe you have a special talent none of your friends have. Take the time to appreciate these gifts and impress yourself. Once you do that, maybe you can gain a little self-esteem.
