I think of myself as a huge people pleaser. I don't want anyone to be mad or upset with me because of my actions, especially when it involves them. However, over the years, I've realized that pleasing everyone is impossible. There's a quote by Dita Von Teese that says, "You could be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches."

Basically, I've learned to make decisions and do things for myself, not because others want me to. Of course, all I want is for everyone to like me and be happy with me, whether that be as a student, family member or peer. But the reality is, you can't please everyone.

This is still something I struggle with on a day-to-day basis. In a way, though, it's important to think of yourself first. After all, you're the one living your life and nobody else knows how you deal with things or what you go through on a regular basis. It's important to do things for yourself because you're the one that has to deal with the consequences of the choices you make.

Not everyone will like you, and sometimes it's for reasons that don't make much sense. Although it's a hard pill to swallow, remind yourself that it's OK if people don't like you. Liking yourself is the most important thing.

Trying to please everyone is something we all feel like we should do at some point or another. Just know that pleasing everyone you know is not realistic. People are going to have opinions about you whether you are trying to please them or not. People pleasing is extremely demanding and exhausting, so just remember that you cannot please everyone and live for yourself and your happiness instead.