Being your true yourself makes you happy because you’re not being what someone else wants you to be. Authenticity doesn’t just bring about happiness, it also brings about success. According to existentialist philosophers being inauthentic brings about bad faith.
In this post, I would be discussing the importance of being authentic, how to be authentic etc. Before you start reading, make sure to follow me on twitter and Instagram.
Qualities of authentic people:
1. Have realistic perceptions of reality
2. Are accepting of themselves and of other people
3. Are thoughtful
4. Have a non-hostile sense of humor
5. Are able to express their emotions freely and clearly
6. Are open to learning from their mistakes
7. Understand their motivations
You should possess these qualities if you are an authentic person
Importance of being authentic
1. It promotes quality friendships due to honesty and intimacy between friends
2. It creates trust
3. It brings about innovation
•To be authentic is to honor who you are at your very core so you can give your very best to others.
•The very thing that people suppress is the very thing that will set them free.
How can I be authentic?
1. Redefine your values
2. Foster an open mind
3. Fill in the blank: be honest with your self and people around you
4. Notice when you’re being inauthentic
5. Trust your intuition
Authenticity is not:
1. Radical honesty: you don’t have to be 100% honest. This is radical honesty. But you should accept the fact that authenticity is vulnerability; that is you should learn to be open with your feelings.
2. Showing up the same way in all situations: Not every situation requires the same approach.
3. a contest
4. a destination
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