It’s so easy to say negative things to ourselves. Listen to it here…(and make sure that you DO what’s suggested at 1:01 and that you DON’T DO what’s suggested at the 2:00 mark!) It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for someone else.” While originally targeted toward a young audience, for whom popularity and fitting in matters, I think the message can apply to all of us - you don’t have to be the same as everyone else to be liked or accepted.Īs the song says –> “Live right now. We just need to be ourselves.Īs the song says –> “You don’t have to try so hard…you just have to get up, get up, get up…you don’t have to change a single thing…”ĭownload the song on your iPod and watch this powerful video below…(around 1:31 is especially poignant!). With such a beautiful melody, this song reminds us that we don’t need to try so hard in order for people to like us.

Seven Songs That Remind You To Be Yourself When You’ve Forgotten How… And…ģ) You can take it with you…so you can get your “Be yourself” pick-me-up on the go. Whether we’re just having a bad day or our harsh little inner critic is acting up a little bit too much, we can all use a little reminder at times that we’re enough, just as we are.Īnd there are all kinds of things we can do to get a little “Be yourself” pick-me-up, but I personally love music.ġ) Because you can dance to it…and it doesn’t even matter if you dance badly.Ģ) Because you can sing to it…and it doesn’t even matter if you sing poorly. Let’s face it, sometimes being yourself can be hard.

How to be brave song