The allure of authenticity is undeniable.
What kind of person would you be if you could just “be yourself”?
What if you didn’t have to be concerned about what others thought of you?
Is your soul moaning with contentment at the prospect of all the extra space and vitality? Or are you paralyzed by dread or aversion to the concept?
Suss out who you are
Discovering what helps make you who you are in the primary move in knowing your authentic self.
For example, what motivates you, makes you cheerful, and inspires you, as well as your abilities and flaws. When mastering how to be your true self, you can ask any of your trustworthy pals to assist you in identifying other attributes that you may not have seen in yourself.
Uncovering all that makes you who you are can aid in the discovery of your authentic self.
Don’t lie
To be authentic is, at its foundation, about being completely honest with ourselves about what is right for us.
However, the majority of us were not taught to be truthful tellers; rather, we were schooled to appease others.
We’ve been told that white lies are perfectly acceptable. We were trained to act polite, pretend, and act. But masquerading is a type of deception, even if it’s a useless act intended to defend someone else.
But don’t always tell the truth
The contrast between embodying your integrity and simply expressing what’s on your mind is tremendous.
In many cases, speaking your mind isn’t required or even a wise move. It’s not always pleasant to speak what you’re feeling.
But that doesn’t give you the right to deceive. Even if you keep your mouth sealed, you can still “be yourself.”
What makes you happy?
What do you do to unwind and relieve yourself?
What pursuits or interests bring purpose to your life?
Everyone has particular interests and relationships in their lives that they don’t want to abandon or compromise, and to recognize these significant people and interests can reveal a lot about yourself.
Live life on your own terms
Humans are not authentic for a myriad of purposes, including conforming to others’ beliefs or making choices motivated by concerns about what others would perceive.
You’ll almost certainly have to put your aspirations and desires on the back burner in order to meet other people’s standards.
This could result in sorrow and discontent later down the line when you realize how much time you squandered, gratifying others and not being authentic to yourself.
You must take command of your lifestyle and live according to your principles when discovering how to be your authentic self.
You will no longer have to appease people, solely yourself, if you take control of your existence. You determine what is appropriate for you and ultimately strictly adhere to your ambitions as you become your authentic self.
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