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You understand who you are, what matters to you, and how you fit into the community.
You understand who you are, what matters to you, and how you fit into the community.
Friends Hobbies Relationships Personality Goals Achievements Culture Beliefs Sports
The words listed above can all be places that come together to build your unique identity. Look at the words and think of some examples in the category that build your personal identity.
It's because of the fact that we all experience each of these categories differently that we can all have unique identities.
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Even if everyone on the soccer team plays soccer and that is part of their identity, each individual may have different hobbies outside of soccer, perhaps have different friend groups, be part of different cultures, and have different goals in life. ⚽🥅
During adolescence, it may seem like everyone is trying to fit in by acting, dressing, behaving the same. Everyone may appear to be following certain trends, wearing certain clothes and it can be hard to feel accepted if these behaviours feel unnatural to you.
As hard as it may seem, remember that your identity is unique to you and you aren't supposed to be like everyone else. It's important to express yourself based on how you feel comfortable, not based on what peers are doing. Be confident in your identity!
Your friends and family have an ENORMOUS impact on your sense of identity at this stage in your life! It's important to make sure you are choosing to hang out with kind and caring friends. The people you surround yourself with are affecting the way you feel about yourself, even if you don't realize it.
Good friends should make you feel like you can be your true self without being judged. Good friends are the ones who say, "That's awesome! You do you!" They don't try to change you or make you feel weird for being different.
Good friends are those you can always talk to when something is on your mind. They won't laugh at you or tell you that your ideas are silly.
Good friends are like your biggest fans. They clap for you when you succeed, and they're there to help you when things don't go as planned.
Time to Reflect
What are some qualities that some of your friends have that make them good friends?
What are some ways you demonstrate being a good friend to others?
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