It has become one of the toughest task in today's world, "Being self"! Today we find ourself trying to match ourself with the standards of society, standards of our parents or even at time standards set by us. We all are being dishonest in this way. Being a slave to conformity is one of the most fundamental of all dishonesties.
When we reject our specialness, forget our god-given individuality and uniqueness, we begin to lose our freedom. By becoming conformist, we lose our freedom and start becoming herd follower. We need to show more strength, courage and character, so that we do not meekly conform to standardized ways of behaving, we need to be 'different'.
Men and women who accomplish great tasks in this world are almost always 'characters' in the sense that they are not afraid of themselves regardless of what fashion or in attitude dictates. They dare to be 'different'.
So start respecting individuality, "Be yourself". You will feel more freedom and at peace. Also you will have greater chance of success in whatever you attempt. Remember you are the unique piece of work of the creator, no one else is like you! So by "being yourself", you are paying gratitude to the Creator!