Inspiration to Be Your Wonderful, Authentic Self - Lisa E Betz
I’m trying out a new feature, a monthly roundup of posts on a theme. This month’s theme is being authentic, self acceptance, and self-awareness.
I hope you enjoy these themed posts. Please let me know what you think in the comments.
Here are a few older posts that deal with authenticity and self-acceptance.
A grinning dog, it’s ears and tongue flapping in the breeze, inspires me to live my life with less inhibition and more gusto. May these thoughts on authenticity inspire you to live with more gusto, too. Read more.
True authenticity isn’t self-absorbed. Here’s how to tell the difference.
We humans have a negative bias, which doesn’t help us build self-confidence or maintain a healthy, positive self-image. Because of our negative bias, we need to be intentional about noticing and reinforcing our positive qualities.
The draw of a franchise is the uniformity. We know what to expect because every store conforms to the same standards. That’s great for a store, but not for our personal lives. We don’t have to conform to society’s “franchise” model. Read more.
And here are a few posts on being authentic from around the Blogosphere
We Love Authentic People, So Why Is It So Hard To Be Authentic?
There’s something about people who dare to be unapologetically themselves in a world filled with filters, poses, and masks. We look up to authentic people and want them as friends. So why do we struggle with being authentic?
How to Be Your Authentic Self: 7 Powerful Strategies to Be True
Many people struggle with expressing themselves openly, figuring out who they are, and knowing what they want out of life. There are concrete, actionable ways to start finding and more fully expressing your authentic self. Here are 7 to try.
When You’ve Forgotten Who You Are (How To Get Back On Track)
Despite our best-laid plans life has a way of taking its own course. Sometimes life can become so complicated, you feel like you’ve forgotten who you are. It’s like driving in neutral, you can’t move because you’re no longer sure which direction to turn in. This post helps you get back on track when that happens.
