We constantly seek acceptance from those around us and try to find satisfaction from the approval of others, but in the end, we still feel empty. You may dress a certain way or do certain things to fit in with those around you, but all you achieve is changing yourself. The secret to becoming a happier person is to relinquish the need to impress others and to realize that the only person who needs your approval is you. Sure, it’s nice to be praised for your work and it’s nice to make your parents proud, but those shouldn’t be the main reasons you do what you do. Everything you are and everything you achieve should be only for you! Pleasing others is an added bonus.