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SCMP Reporter

Are you satisfied with who you are? I think many people would say 'no' because they don't accept themselves.
They compare themselves to others and worry about their appearance, academic standards, family issues and many other things.
If you think you are much worse than others, you are wrong. In my opinion, you are the best. You should imagine that you are a boss, a queen, a celebrity and so on. You are the most beautiful, the most knowledgeable and the richest person.
Finally, accept that you are what you are. Build up confidence and live a wonderful life. Be an optimistic person.
Li Yin-mei, Lingnan Dr Chung Wing Kwong Memorial Secondary School
From the Editor
Thanks for your letter, Yin-mei. It is very important to accept who we are. Of course we should strive to improve, but we must accept who we are and be comfortable with it before we can make progress.
If we don't accept who we are, we cannot feel confident and  achieve our goals.
Some people spend their whole life unhappy with themselves or unwilling to accept their looks or personality.
Looks aren't everything; it's inner beauty and intellect that matter. Even if you are the prettiest girl or most handsome boy in class, if people find out you are shallow and don't know anything, they won't be friends with you. Accept who you are and change for the better if you want.
Helen, Chief Sub-editor



Accept yourself and be confident