Be true to myself

I just want to be true to myself and really be myself without having to worry about what others think of me.

I used to bend over backwards to accomodate to others, but as I grew older & through various experiences & life lessons, I have become more assertive and learn to say no to things that i'm uncomfortable with and I learnt that it's alright not to please everyone.

But does being assertive and caring more about myself makes me selfish or self-centered?

To a certain extend, I guess it's true.

Again i guess the best is to try to strike a balance.