What Does It Mean To Be Yourself? | Carly Sotas | TEDxYouth@Granville

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  • @Saketsinha4879
    @Saketsinha4879 2 роки тому +758

    Most genuine Ted X till date ,Thank abhi and niu for recommending this masterpiece

  • @firebird6136
    @firebird6136 5 років тому +231

    “The meanest critic you’re ever going to meet is the one you see when you look in the mirror” - Best quote of the century

    • @Bonzi_Buddy
      @Bonzi_Buddy Рік тому

      Yeah... the people who are "being themselves" by dying their hair some unnatural color and making up their own gender... They are not being themselves and they really hate what is looking back at them in the mirror.

  • @mayankgoyal7160
    @mayankgoyal7160 2 роки тому +64

    Be yourself means:
    1. Don't work for social validation.
    2. Make your own goals, don't get influenced by others. like he has that Porsche, now my goal is to buy one. Buying Porsche is not bad but the intention is, how you come to that goal or thought.
    3. Observe your feelings, emotions and thoughts, and than act.

  • @articfoxqueen7550
    @articfoxqueen7550 7 років тому +706

    I would gladly be myself, if only I knew who I ducking am

    • @MeggieTheWerewolf
      @MeggieTheWerewolf 7 років тому +79

      You don't have to know that honey! :D Chill out and see what comes after that :) If you're a weirdo, like me, own it! Be the best weirdo you can :D

    • @lizmosso
      @lizmosso 6 років тому +43

      RocketFan what's a weirdo? What society consider a weirdo? What if they are the weirdos? Who's more weirdo us or society who gives us that label? 🙊

    • @Wutzgudwitit
      @Wutzgudwitit 6 років тому +6

      ArticFox Queen Your a duck

    • @jyraluna4289
      @jyraluna4289 6 років тому +2

      same.

    • @eilertskuggevik2762
      @eilertskuggevik2762 5 років тому +24

      Brianna if you accept that youre insecure about who you are, you become more secure about your insecurity. You are yourself when you dont think about who you are, follow your instincts and just be.

  • @muhammadkarim7360
    @muhammadkarim7360 4 роки тому +152

    Be yourself is, act like how you act when nobody around when everybody around you.

  • @thewayoflovepodcast
    @thewayoflovepodcast 6 років тому +46

    Ralph waldo Emerson once said..the greatest accompaniment in life is to be yourself when everyone around trying to make you someone else. Very true

  • @ASMinor
    @ASMinor 5 років тому +87

    Be yourself. Figure out what you love and do it everyday. Ignore what other people think, and you'll notice that the right people will begin to gravitate towards you. You'll also start to notice that you care less and less about what others think, because you're perfect the way you are.

  • @GallO574vrgs
    @GallO574vrgs 7 років тому +162

    IF only I could have known this sooner, like in high school sooner!

  • @andra_
    @andra_ 7 років тому +169

    I loved this video, and I love the concept of your book. I agree, it's simple to be ourselves, but not always easy. It's a daily practice!!

  • @khokh699
    @khokh699 4 роки тому +5

    last year i was so happy with myself because i had a friend that i could truly be myself with, he convenienced me that i could be myself no matter who i was with. unfortunately, i lost contact with him and now, im very very uncertain of who i am anymore. one day, I'm the cool kid and the other day I'm the quite kid. i am pretty confident but i feel like if i don't act a certain way, people wouldn't like me.

  • @frankthetank2284
    @frankthetank2284 5 років тому +129

    People tend to fall into the wrong crowd and become a totally different person to gain popularity and fit in so they forget their true friends for the ones that make them looked better, people try to be better then everyone else but we need to take a second to explore our inner self because we all have potential to be better but first we have to know ourselves better. : )

  • @beyondrealmer1659
    @beyondrealmer1659 2 роки тому +3

    Just came here watching abhi and niyu shorts, and glad that I saw it , such an inspirational story

  • @kimberlydavis7190
    @kimberlydavis7190 2 роки тому +16

    Absolutely beautiful talk, Carly! This is what brave looks like!

  • @jyotikadam8459
    @jyotikadam8459 2 роки тому +6

    It's actually inspiring speech ...it takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable while mostly we want is to be liked by society and for that attention we start trying to become another person which we are not...

  • @eshagusain9718
    @eshagusain9718 2 роки тому +3

    i was having a hard day and i was crying all day long but then i saw this amazing ted talk and you made my day 😍😍😍

  • @bizzyg5751
    @bizzyg5751 5 років тому +10

    Being yourself - When a stranger knows and loves you better than the ones you love.

  • @niyatimavinkurve7559
    @niyatimavinkurve7559 7 років тому +23

    Just feeling emotional about the I Am Enough part. 3 words but they are so deep. And I see so many people struggling with their confidence. I AM Enough. We are all Enough. Thank you Carly. For this.

  • @alnaskabeer1361
    @alnaskabeer1361 3 роки тому +7

    I don't know why people always say don't change and be true to yourself.. if you think there's is an issue with you, you should change.. if you realise you are not what you want to be (don't be confused with what others want u to be), you have every right to change... Cause if you don't, you would regret it.

  • @marcosservin7024
    @marcosservin7024 6 років тому +26

    Everyone goes through some dilemma in their personal life. Once you share this story with someone and tell them how you got past it, the other person will see you as an inspiration

  • @wasoom999
    @wasoom999 6 років тому +11

    Thank you sooo much you gave me a confidence to be myself , and I really mean it cause every time I'm in hard time i just remember you saying "just be yourself " 💕

  • @stephanieno6722
    @stephanieno6722 7 років тому +101

    Life always teaches us something. The topic is simple but powerful. You are not alone. I like that! BTW I am also a teen.

    • @maartenspaargaren2617
      @maartenspaargaren2617 5 років тому +1

      finding yourself is a lifelong journey. I always try to trust the universe that you will make the right decisions. But to be honest I struggle with being me too. Just made a video about it. Maybe you can relate. :)

    • @LinDAaaj
      @LinDAaaj 2 роки тому

      @@maartenspaargaren2617 are you doing alright?

  • @mobk9774
    @mobk9774 6 років тому +5

    Carly what a remarkable young woman you are. Ignore the negativity - a lot of it I'm sure comes from a place of envy or self loathing. Most of those commenting on your youth/inexperience were probably not as clued up as you clearly are when they were your age. Keep walking up that mountain - you are doing so well.

  • @hillystudies487
    @hillystudies487 2 роки тому +3

    The Beauty of Freedom is Immeasurable
    The Satisfaction of Dignity is Divine
    You Do Not Need to be Someone You Are Not
    JUST you are FINE
    The world Needs You
    Because There is Only One You
    And Only You Can Be You, Like You Do
    LOVE from Cappadocia!

  • @michellewong2298
    @michellewong2298 7 років тому +39

    Carly! You're doing great! Keep becoming more and more real and authentic, and much more people will be drawn to you!
    I am also struggling in this area. It is not an easy path but I know I must blast through all this fear of rejection in order to live a life that is fulfilling and purposeful! Be yourself and show yourself to this world, inspire people! The world is waiting for you to be the real you, to impact this world!

  • @dannylegend
    @dannylegend 5 років тому +13

    It's a good speech. But I would love to hear someone talk about the benefits of being yourself who has a mediocre job and an okay income, yet finds pride and dignity in being themselves during the mediocre points of their lifes.

  • @ParisDavisDean
    @ParisDavisDean 4 роки тому

    We're all children going through things, in order to GROW through things. It takes a while to realize (never entertain in what's going on in somebody else's mind), you will find yourself jacked up because of other people's thoughts; at the same time... it makes us who we become. These are the kind of talks to help us all, because we all have a story. Beautiful, great talk, and thank you young lady.

  • @believeinyourself8895
    @believeinyourself8895 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for sharing this my friend, very well said, I was bullied when I was in elementary and high school. It was difficult and I didn't feel like I was worth anything. I felt like I didn't matter to anyone. But people like you sharing this with everyone gives hope in light of this. I'm from Canada as well. Hope all works out for you, be blessed my friend and thankyou again for sharing from your heart.

  • @rosewyers4204
    @rosewyers4204 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for being such an inspiration. You summed up all I feel and helped me figure out that instead of living for others opinions, I should live for mine’s.

  • @zuhalrezai3285
    @zuhalrezai3285 5 років тому +1

    Be yourself because an original one is better than a copy❤️❤️

  • @wildcard5616
    @wildcard5616 6 років тому +14

    This, this was powerful for me, I've always beat myself up for my fixations and ideas, and some other people did to all throughout schooling. I was afraid of judgment, I still am but I working on that, I know this sounds silly, but I want to hug you

    • @maartenspaargaren2617
      @maartenspaargaren2617 5 років тому

      can relate with you 100%. finding yourself is a lifelong journey. My advise would be to trust the universe that you will make the right decisions. and give yourself a little self love XD But to be honest I struggle with it too. Just made a video about it. Maybe you can relate. :)

  • @IKY94Zac
    @IKY94Zac 8 років тому +17

    That's a one subject everyone can relate to.

  • @Timbiscuit12
    @Timbiscuit12 7 років тому +73

    This speech is exactly my life, it's insane.

  • @bigpdaddyammalucydagoat4652
    @bigpdaddyammalucydagoat4652 4 роки тому +7

    That was an amazing speech and I really feel like the message expressed in that should be spread

  • @shubhamsinha7762
    @shubhamsinha7762 Рік тому +4

    One of the finest ted talks I mean just the way she spoke she told us about each our lives story and how we judge ourself too often to be not good enough when we are the one who are good enough for everything periodt.

  • @arlinegeorge6967
    @arlinegeorge6967 3 роки тому

    Beautiful courageous soul. Destined for greatness. Thank you, bless you and all your dreams come true.

  • @ajaind8402
    @ajaind8402 2 роки тому

    Be yourself because you have a responsibility to inspire those who also have the fear of being judged!
    Thankyou Carly !!❤️

  • @Dragon-uw4xp
    @Dragon-uw4xp 5 років тому +5

    Being myself if I be myself people would think I’m weird so I gotta learn don’t let other people opinions control u and wat u wanna do that’s a fact 100%

  • @Julie-lh5jb
    @Julie-lh5jb 4 роки тому

    Go girl! That was a brilliant speech and really hit home for me. Sticking together, supporting people through hard times and showing your insecurities to others will help ourselves and everyone else too! You are right! Being yourself is a journey I believe and we don't need to beat ourselves up for not knowing, just keep going, try new things! And do what feels right 🙂

  • @mares_media
    @mares_media 2 роки тому +5

    Great talk! So helpful! Look forward to reading your book.

  • @heladar
    @heladar 6 років тому +8

    This sounds nice and I think a lot of people can relate to it, because it takes no effort to say: Iam enough. But from psychology we know, people need challenges, growth and work in order to prosper mentally as well. Therefore just being yourself is not enough. Constant progress in life, even if it's smalle steps, having the feeling of getting ahead etc. is what helps you longlasting and not just in the moment , to feel good about yourself. That's at least what I have learned over time.

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 5 років тому

      What is progress in life? I think we mix up ourselves with our social and economic status in this Western society. I agree we should strive for self improvement but I also think we should be in tune with ourselves as ultimately material success isn't as rewarding as being comfortable with who we are as people.

  • @duyguserbetci8962
    @duyguserbetci8962 2 роки тому

    Beautiful, touched me deeply. Thanks for being so genuine!

  • @nitinpawar5682
    @nitinpawar5682 2 роки тому +9

    Who else is here after abhi and niyu video ?

  • @shilpataneja23
    @shilpataneja23 2 роки тому

    Very relatable emotions we all go through in different phases of life and beautifully expressed.

  • @khadizhats7748
    @khadizhats7748 5 років тому +3

    The heart is a compass and a brain navigator, the main thing is that they work smoothly, together.

  • @LoriWattnz
    @LoriWattnz 6 років тому +18

    Pity I didn't have this video when I was a teenager in high school

  • @Peter_1986
    @Peter_1986 5 років тому +4

    The way I see it, being yourself is about striving to become the person that you want to be, so that you don't feel annoyed by your own flaws more than necessary.
    For example, if you are shy and you wish that you were more social then you would be yourself after you have improved your social skills and become comfortable with that.

    • @Jess-ew3tm
      @Jess-ew3tm 5 років тому

      I agree but i also think being yourself if waking up to who you are in this exact moment

  • @TheOnlyOne850
    @TheOnlyOne850 2 роки тому +1

    It's the speech, we all can relate. I thank abhi and niyu for suggesting this💕

  • @michellerwoodby
    @michellerwoodby 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. It really resonates with me. I just ventured out today as a blog assistant. Truly we are our own worst critics. I want to put up on my mirror: I am enough!

  • @porrboy56
    @porrboy56 5 років тому +1

    Cant imagine how much i needed this tonight. Thank you

  • @vidhinarang380
    @vidhinarang380 9 місяців тому

    This is the most genuine and inspiring tedx I have ever heard of. Thankyou so much❤

  • @cameokimbra
    @cameokimbra 6 років тому

    this has been one of my favorite ted talks. It has actually been super helpful, thank you! and you are the cutest! And that's not all that you are :)

  • @GOD999MODE
    @GOD999MODE 7 років тому +10

    Very sweet and honest message from this young woman. Great message for everyone!

  • @michellerwoodby
    @michellerwoodby 3 роки тому

    I have also come to the conclusion that I may be able to help ONE person, and that makes me happy. ❤️

  • @chiaram1048
    @chiaram1048 5 років тому

    One of the most inspiring videos ever. Thank you 🙏🏻🥰❤️

  • @bruzanHD
    @bruzanHD 5 років тому +6

    Be genuine, it makes you likeable.

  • @cynthiagelmirez3738
    @cynthiagelmirez3738 4 роки тому +2

    We are human 1st - but we need to be able to learn how to accept our inner being.

  • @zamzemdarine6056
    @zamzemdarine6056 5 років тому

    Big like to this woman. She answers me a big question was in my mind since I was little. How to be yourself and I was confused that I wasn't smat enough or i wasn't good enough but now I now that I am enough and being living with people and having experiences every day we spend and every challenge we do in our lives is very enough for me because this is being yourself is trusting yourself and test it everytime of a new adventure.

  • @malikmalikov149
    @malikmalikov149 7 років тому +2

    this video just changed my whole mind

  • @jeremiahpatterson7767
    @jeremiahpatterson7767 4 роки тому +4

    Well done, remarkably inspiring speech!!!

  • @jessilene
    @jessilene 6 років тому

    This hit me right in the heart.

  • @itsactuallyaditya
    @itsactuallyaditya Рік тому

    One of the best tedx talks i've seen ever.

  • @lindaugelow
    @lindaugelow 10 місяців тому

    This is a worthwhile look into this ambiguous and well-meaning directive that we all struggle with or wonder about.

  • @asihfathurrohmah5992
    @asihfathurrohmah5992 6 років тому +3

    this is so much inspire me

  • @ck-bp9ny
    @ck-bp9ny 2 роки тому

    I really like this. This was very genuine and relatable and it makes me happy to know other people are having similar issues amd over coming them

  • @boneskii
    @boneskii 3 роки тому +2

    I learnt a lot from this, thank you do much Carly!😁

  • @slurpnado
    @slurpnado 6 років тому +3

    I can't thank you enough, really. That was amazing, will share with others :)

  • @ferehiwottewolde4218
    @ferehiwottewolde4218 5 років тому

    I'm new here and you really spoke the truth. Thank you that inspired me a lot.

  • @only1017
    @only1017 7 років тому +5

    Thank you

  • @AkshaySingh-ro6kl
    @AkshaySingh-ro6kl 5 років тому

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts

  • @abhishekdutta8968
    @abhishekdutta8968 2 роки тому

    One of the best TeDxTalks out there 🙏

  • @ycchannel7219
    @ycchannel7219 Рік тому

    This is just what I felt. Kind of above amazing

  • @anjanarana5133
    @anjanarana5133 4 роки тому +1

    Be urself man!!!. .. . . The way u r. .

  • @SriRajJaiswal
    @SriRajJaiswal 11 місяців тому

    Be yourself, there's no one better 😊❤
    You are 💪

  • @redflower1830
    @redflower1830 3 роки тому +1

    it is that simple : human being are a set of influences which means that every person in life acts and speak and thinks according to what they see in other people if you simply could not be influenced by any other person and act on your own then you be yourself that is very hard but not impossible

  • @SimplyKatieAnn
    @SimplyKatieAnn 7 років тому +2

    I love this!!

  • @dorsalfire586
    @dorsalfire586 7 років тому +4

    Inspirational

  • @anilkumaracharya7980
    @anilkumaracharya7980 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Niu and Abhi for recommending this

  • @rambist1902
    @rambist1902 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @vaibhavrawat4008
    @vaibhavrawat4008 4 роки тому

    really touched me thank you

  • @ronankeavs9817
    @ronankeavs9817 6 років тому +3

    That was so inspiring ❤️

  • @pranjulshukla8309
    @pranjulshukla8309 Рік тому +1

    Everyone has a different and inspiring story based on their experiences. So facts should not be ignored just because of that age numbers.

  • @srijanisaha6559
    @srijanisaha6559 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing your story 😊

  • @qdghhlgiu6370
    @qdghhlgiu6370 7 років тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @CinMaiTarot
    @CinMaiTarot 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful Speech 💕

  • @kavyarayidi1839
    @kavyarayidi1839 2 роки тому

    Really needed to hear this!!

  • @meetcather9046
    @meetcather9046 4 роки тому +1

    I cried every time she says “I am not good enough”

  • @seehumor2647
    @seehumor2647 4 роки тому

    I appreciate your perspective - being one's self is what life is all about! I actually define who I am in the last video on my channel - I encourage everyone to do something similar: Define WHO YOU ARE, and then stay committed to stay true to yourself no matter what.

  • @sophieaynsley3033
    @sophieaynsley3033 6 років тому

    you are a amazing speaker!!!

  • @rhodoralimjoco9571
    @rhodoralimjoco9571 4 роки тому

    We must believe in ourselves.

  • @maheshbabu6226
    @maheshbabu6226 5 місяців тому

    Truly inspiring

  • @Dan-qp1el
    @Dan-qp1el 6 років тому

    Thank you !

  • @warrenbradford2597
    @warrenbradford2597 2 роки тому

    Yes. We have all beat ourselves up and worry about what other people think at one point in life. Learning to do it less is something we can do together. I am not sure about should, though.

  • @rajveereck
    @rajveereck 2 роки тому +1

    The meanest critic you are ever gonna face is the person you see when you look in the mirror. 🙏🏻

  • @jigarpanchal0
    @jigarpanchal0 2 роки тому +5

    14:23 you are right and I don't care what other people thinks about me but even my parents think I'm not good enough in anything anything at all I'm just the worst son they could possibly get

  • @pauljohnson5065
    @pauljohnson5065 6 років тому +7

    Being yourself is too easy but sometimes I have to be more cautious. I hate people looking at me because it makes me feel like I'm weird so I just don't look at them and they won't see me. Sometimes at school I have to think what I say (not like normally it's even if I'm trying to be nice) because I want to sound as unnatractive as possible and not make tell other people so they don't try and talk to me for like 10 minutes so that I seem quite normal. Those are the only exceptions to being myself. I'm very happy to not be the weirdest person in my class or craziest person because if I was I wouldn't be happy with myself. I'm as beautiful as everyone else in my opinion but my school has a uniform which lowers that because it makes me look too normal.

    • @Jess-ew3tm
      @Jess-ew3tm 5 років тому

      Ok but why is this me though💀 i dont want to speak for longs periods of times sometimes so id rather just not say anything but tbh im sure this has to do with self esteem

  • @namitas
    @namitas Рік тому

    This needs more appreciation for real

  • @vivianfloidsaldanha802
    @vivianfloidsaldanha802 4 роки тому

    Wow...that was real and amazing

  • @dead7781
    @dead7781 3 роки тому

    Don't be someone else, don't just be yourself.
    Find yourself. Out there.

  • @allthethingsidoallthething9630
    @allthethingsidoallthething9630 5 років тому

    You inspired me to write about my journey though opiate addiction

  • @nisamaharani3782
    @nisamaharani3782 5 років тому

    THANK YOU