Becoming Authentic

Showing up to being authentic is harder than we think. It isn’t a simple, quick fix to a life of hiding and dodging who we are and how we want others to see us. There are 6 primary goals we need to develop skills in, so we can lean into our authenticity, with clear AWARENESS of who we are and how others will see our actions and interactions. WHAT IS AUTHENTICITY? Authentic is a buzz word for just being real. Just being you, with all your faults and flaws, and not being ashamed of it. When we are AUTHENTIC, we are being real and genuine. We are not copying anyone else because we want to appear smarter, prettier, handsomer, richer or more talented. We show up with who we are, and that is enough. However, an authentic life means we are constantly seeking the challenges and self-growth to be better, more AWARE of how we are in this world and the impact we have on others. Part of being authentic is we show OPENNESS and embrace being questioned. It gives us a chance to speak openly and honestly with others, share our ideas and opinions in the hope we can make a difference or add to the conversation, with our own unique perspective. An authentic person knows their beliefs and values and can stick to them, even when others challenge them. These beliefs and values are not biased, harmful or ill-informed. They have been challenged, investigated, rethought and accepted as helpful and healthy.