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There are so many trends nowadays where people follow the standards set by others, particularly on social media and most commonly, the standards set by TikTok. From style to mindset, and so on. People are competing to become experts on social media in terms of appearance, achievements, and so on.
One term often associated with this is ‘FOMO’. People who are afraid of missing out, so they constantly follow the crowd and compete as if life were a race. However, there is a positive side to this, as not all trends are negative. Some trends are actually very positive. Nevertheless, it is more common to encounter the opposite.
Everyone has rights in their own life. Yet it is not uncommon to find people who are afraid to be themselves. Many of those we encounter in our daily lives undoubtedly face similar issues. Small examples range from everyday lifestyle choices to the way we dress, and so on.
What is the cause of this? We will always need validation from others; a loss of self-identity; a fear of being different from others. Yet being different from others does not mean we are out of touch with the times; rather, it is a form of self-acceptance that I am a unique individual. And to be interesting does not mean I have to change myself into someone else or compare myself to others. Start by loving yourself; you are truly precious.
