Authenticity means staying true to your thoughts and values, even if that's not always the easiest way.
Being authentic means presenting yourself as credible, genuine, and clear. You have to know yourself and define your goals, values, and principles in order to be who you are. Acting according to your needs, thoughts, beliefs, and emotions requires self-knowledge. So it's a journey to your true self.
An article published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology points out that dimensions such as consistency, conformity, continuity, and congruence are fundamental to authenticity. We must be in harmony with ourselves, have healthy self-esteem, and be reliable and coherent in words and actions.
Authenticity is an attitude that we can develop over the course of our lives. The following tips will help you.
Be authentic: the journey to your true self
1. Know yourself
Only when you explore yourself can you be authentic. You need to know your preferences, values, and desires, trust your feelings, and get to the bottom of your true self in order to be honest with yourself. Introspection is a prerequisite for authenticity and healthy self-assessment.
2. Don't be afraid of what others might think
Being authentic means acting according to your own principles, and being independent of the opinions of others. At the same time, you must have good social skills and know where boundaries are or when diplomacy is required. Living according to your own beliefs does not mean hurting or belittling others. Those around you also have the right to express their authenticity.
3. Accept your vulnerability, accept the real you
We all have weaknesses. Anyone who is authentic has no problems accepting and admitting it. Authenticity means loving yourself, with all your imperfections, on the way to improvement. You don't need a mask, just show yourself as you actually are.
4. Be coherent: words follow actions
Authentic people stand by their words and put them into action. This attitude is expressed in every thought, feeling, and behavior: it's about staying consistent and true to yourself.
5. Trust your intuition
Your inner voice shows you the right path. Authentic people listen, take risks, and are not afraid of failure because that is part of the learning process. When they fall, they get up and keep going.
6. Do your favorite activities
Being authentic means being passionate about hobbies: reading, singing, dancing, cooking, acting, sports... You don't have to hide or do what others do, because you know exactly what you enjoy most.
7. Being authentic means setting boundaries
Those who are authentic are able to say no and set boundaries. You don't depend on the approval of others and you know that you can't please everyone. You enjoy autonomy and freedom of choice but are always open and respectful.
8. Show your true feelings
Authentic people are also honest about their feelings. They are able to talk about their emotions and feelings, which has a very positive impact on their mental health.
9. Don’t get “infected”
Authentic people don't wear clothes just because they are fashionable. They do not allow themselves to be carried away by the group and forced to do things that contradict their principles. You stay true to yourself, even if others don't like it.
10. Find spaces that make you feel comfortable
When you feel comfortable in a group or environment, it's easy to be authentic. There is no reason to pretend or pretend. However, this comfort zone deprives you of new experiences, that is the paradox of authenticity: we must not use it as an excuse to hold on to our comfort.
Being authentic is a process
Authenticity not only means expressing yourself unfiltered, but also respecting and respecting others. That's why not only good self-knowledge is important, but also empathy and compassion. It is a competency that we can develop and train. Go on a search for your true self and stand up for yourself!
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