i've been told to grow up, 

i've been told to be less serious and enjoy life, 

i've been told to be more serious and take control of my life, 

i've been told to smile more like i used to, 

i've been told to move on, 

i've been told to explore my options, 

i've been told to give others a chance, 

i've been told to be more approachable,

i've been told to say no to others, 

i've been told to stop being nice, 

i've been told to stop being mean, 

i've been told to stop thinking too much,

i've been told to think less for myself,

i've been told to think more for myself,

i've been told to stop helping others,

i've been told to relax,

i've been told to give myself more stress..

i hear all of this, but who really listens to how i actually feel?