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Why You Do Not Have to Force Yourself to Be Popular

It's natural to want to be liked by everyone and want to be included. However, if you force yourself to laugh or go along with something you don't really like, you'll gradually get tired. When it comes to messages with friends and interactions on SNS, the way you say something can change how it is received.

Being popular matters less than building relationships where you feel safe and can be yourself.

If you match too much, you won't be able to see yourself.

It is important to adapt to the other person. But if you always erase your feelings, you won't know what you like and what you don't like. It's okay to cherish your feelings like, "I'm not good at this," or "I want to take a day off today."

Aim to be a trusted person

Keep your promises, listen to what others have to say, and say no to things you don't like, even if you don't try to stand out. Such people are gradually trusted. Popularity changes, but trust tends to remain.

What you can do today
Today, just ask yourself, "What do I really want to do?"

At Digital Kodomo BASE, we value allowing children to spend time at their own pace. You don't have to force yourself to become popular, you can create a place where you can be yourself.