One effective response to their pressing after your initial “no thank you” is “I have already answered this question.” It’s blunt, so be sure to deliver it graciously rather than being biting or curt. They will likely be offended and bluster about how they were “only being polite,” in which case you can remind them that if that had been the case, the polite response would have been to respect your answer the first time you gave it. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why so many people like to be surrounded by said static: they’re afraid to be alone, in quiet, because they’re scared of what they might think or feel when they’re not constantly in a reactive state. You can’t make people be or do what you want. All you can do is be unapologetic about what you want and let others show up however they can.”– Gabrielle Bernstein. The second step to becoming unapologetically you is to get to know yourself at a core level. Who are you truly, behind the mask that you’re wearing? You become more self-aware and understand why you are the way you are and how you function. And through all this, you discover your purpose in life.

Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.”- Bertrand Russell. I hope that this article with quotes on how to be your true, unapologetic self will also be a source of inspiration for you. You might be in a relationship or marriage that hasn’t felt right to you for a long time, but you’re hesitant to move on because you don’t want to hurt your partner or children. Yet every fiber of your being might be aching to live a totally different life. Maybe you’re attracted to a different gender, or have realized that you’re nonbinary, trans, or asexual. Once I knew this, the rest started to fall in to place. First I started to explore options to become a coach and then I got to work retraining.The matter of fact is most people are too busy worrying about what other people think of them to think about you. That’s the paradox, worrying about what people think is a waste of time and energy. Those who do so are often called selfish, arrogant, narcissistic, spoiled, and a range of other slurs by their naysayers. Jaren, man he is bae all the way and doesn't need any changes or improvements. This guy was and is the best. Loyal, smart, alpha, he is the perfect one. Being your authentic and unapologetic self… Now that’s courage, confidence, and self-love! Never underestimate yourself… There’s great power in simply being YOU.”- Stephanie Lahart

As an added bonus, being alone means that you can do whatever you like without judgy eyes on you or any kind of demands. There’s no need to say “no” or feel a push to apologize when there’s nobody else around. Solitude = immense freedom, so be sure to take a lot of time for yourself, whenever possible. We would love to hear which one of these quotes inspired you to be your unapologetic self, love unapologetically, or become an unapologetic strong woman!

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Think about this rather like an injury you’ve sustained. When you hurt yourself, all your energy and attention goes toward awareness of what’s hurting and how to heal it. What if we handed readers armloads of books with characters who show that it’s not only okay to be you, but it’s phenomenal to be you? One of those stories might be the nudge they need to spread their wings, brave the leap, and explore beyond the nest. Let’s show our readers that when they are unapologetically themselves, no dictionary could ever define them. Protect your time and energy, because they are your most valuable assets. You need to fill your own cup first.

Do you want to be covered in tattoos? Dye your hair rainbow colors? Dress like you stepped out of Assassin’s Creed or Skyrim? Be a monk or a nun? Change your religion/name/gender?You are not responsible for other people’s happiness, only your own. So be unapologetically yourself.”- Alan Young