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David Chukwunonso A student @ Student
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In People and Society • 2 min read • May 16, 2025 11:02a.m.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-EXPRESSION
<p>Let’s be real for a second, most people walk around trying to fit in, not realizing how much of themselves they’re leaving behind in the process. But self-expression? That’s the stuff that makes us human. It’s how we show the world who we are, what we care about, and why we matter.</p><p>We express ourselves every day, often without thinking. Through the way we dress. The music we love. The words we choose. The things we create. But when you consciously decide to express who you really are, that’s when everything changes. You stop hiding. You stop shrinking. You show up. </p><p>Truth is, self-expression is more than just “being yourself.” It’s owning yourself. All of it , the messy parts, the bold ideas, the quiet dreams you don’t always say out loud. It’s the way you paint, dance, write, speak, show love, stand up, push back. It’s not about being loud. It’s about being real. </p><p>And let’s not forget, the world doesn’t need another version of what’s already out there. It needs you. The real you. Your weirdness. Your perspective. Your truth. When you express it, you create space for others to do the same. That’s where connection happens. That’s how we build things that actually mean something. </p><p>Now, yeah, putting yourself out there is scary. What if people judge you? What if they don’t get it? But here’s a better question: What if you never get to live fully because you’re too busy playing it safe? </p><p>You don’t need a stage. You don’t need permission. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up as you are. Say what you mean. Do what lights you up. Wear that color. Share that poem. Start that blog. Post that photo. Whatever it is, let it be yours. </p><p>At the end of the day, self-expression is freedom. It’s not just a right — it’s a lifeline. It’s how we breathe in a world that sometimes tries to smother originality. So speak. Create. Move. Exist loudly or softly — but make sure it’s you in the room. </p><p>Because if you don’t express who you are, nobody else will. </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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