An exploration to becoming Authentic

Becoming Authentic

To be a person of authenticity would mean one's actions are in alignment with their values and desires. Being true to yourself, beliefs, values and spirit create your authenticity without the need to change or act in any other way for anyone or environment. To stand as your own unique self with the strength to accept who you are while expressing your truth in every way is authenticity. Understanding who you are, your place in the world and knowing you are special in every way is an act of being authentic. If you're still building or growing your authentic self, you can apply mindfulness to the discovery of whether you are acting on your personal beliefs, values and soul. Once you are aware of your authenticity, it is a matter of acknowledging your actions of your true self in diverse environments. Does your behaviour shift or change while in the company of friends, family or work environment? Where do you most likely feel you can be yourself?  Is there a part of you that feels the need to change when you make yourself do something or go somewhere? These are all questions that can check in with being your authentic self. Below are some actions to the authentic self you can explore for yourself or start practising.

• Speaking your opinions honestly in a healthy way

• Making decisions that align with your values and beliefs

• Pursuing your passion

• Listening to your inner voice guiding you forward

• Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and open hearted

• Setting boundaries and walking away from toxic situations

As we develop on our personal journey, it can be easy to have our own expectations, conditioning through generational systems, the want to be like someone else and trying to fit into any social dynamic just to be somewhere or something. This can be done unintentionally and is not living by our authentic self. Following in another's steps or rules in life is only moving you away from who you really are and can be. 

You can discover who you are with a mentor or coach to support you or ask yourself the questions above to find out if you are living your true self. Enjoy this journey to the authentic self and gain empowerment of acting in your beliefs, values and soul.

“There is only truth in Authenticity”