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The Why
When you are authentic with yourself, you can have real growth with the world around you.
No more hiding feelings, no more withdrawing out of worry or fear, no more allowance of what you do not deserve.
As the saying goes, your vibe attracts your tribe.
If you want to find your people, you have to connect, or reconnect, with yourself first.
This is your reminder to be authentic to you, no matter what.
Be authentic to you .
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The Truth
More often than not, our brain tells us that this is our fault, that we are annoying, out-of-place, maybe even unlovable. And we believe it.
The truth is much simpler... however, it is not easy to hear, and can be even harder to implement.
The reason you feel annoying, unloved, and o...
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How People Pleasing Can Cost You Your Authenticity, And Yourself
Oftentimes, we get so wrapped up in how our behaviors affect others, we forget how our behaviors affect ourselves. It is in our nature as humans to want to be liked, particularly in our youth. Yet, over time, we start to lose our individuality without even noticing, with some even becomi...
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The What
Maybe your friend was rude to a waiter, maybe your spouse or partner was belittling and dismissive. Maybe you see a stranger being mistreated, and you no longer have a desire to assist like you used to. Perhaps a loved one says something offensive "as a joke" and you let it go. Again.
This...
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The When
Those feelings of "not good enough" are exactly what you need to move differently. Make new friends, move somewhere new, give yourself room to breathe. Protect yourself, honor yourself, listen to yourself.
You deserve to feel loved, understood, and wanted.
And guess what, it starts w...
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The How
If something makes you uncomfortable, speak up or walk away.
If someone is being rude or dismissive, speak up or walk away.
Over time, you will feel less annoying, less out-of-place.
Not because those same people treat you differently, but because you
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Overcome the fear of being your true self
Being an authentic person means having specific opinions and values, and people who have different values will not like what you say or do.
To overcome the fear of being your authentic self:
- Show that excellence is not tied to external packaging.
- Bring yourself to wor...
Control what you can
Ignore the rest. We worry about things that we have no control over. But worrying never fixed anything.
The stoics are saying that if you focus your energy on what you can change, you’re going to be a lot more productive and effective.
How to Get a Good-Night Sleep
- Have a regular bedtime.
- Protect your sleep time by saying no to late-night commitments- especially if you know you have a big day following.
- Invest in good sheets- you deserve them!
- Make sure your bedroom is dark and cool.
- Pamper yourself with an essential...
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