Is it alright to be yourself even at the cost of being boring?

10 reasons to be yourself at the cost of being boring It will a cold and lonely journey, but here's my take on it based on my personal experiences. 1. You weed out people. Some people are meant for you. Some aren't. read more

Certainly it is okay to be yourself, to be authentic rather than acting a part. But I will take it a step further-- it is essential for your well-being. You are a being, not an act-- and so well-being must include yourself, else it cannot be well. Life is an opportunity, not a performance. read more

Not being yourself, and instead trying hard to "look good" by being what you think other people want you to be (and, in turn, saying what you think other people want you to say). There are, of course, grave problems with this approach to life beyond being perceived as boring. read more

Many people think being frugal is synonymous with being boring, or that saving goes hand in hand with deprivation. That couldn't be further from the truth. There are plenty of ways to be frugal without being boring! The key is to think of inexpensive alternatives to the things you already do so you're not forced into being a hermit. read more