Authenticity is the ability to show your uniqueness to the world. Being true to your
personality and character. That means you’re willing to show the world who you really are.
Meaning you live the life you were designed to live. But first its asking yourself “What does
authentic mean to me?
Am I authentic? Who am I really? Are my fears really mine? Where did these limiting beliefs
come from and what do they mean to me?
These strategies are meant to help you dig deep, connect and live a life of authenticity.
1) Embrace Solitude
Pause. Still and silence the mind. Meditate. Reflect, reevaluate and discover the
wisdom we all have inside of us. Schedule some alone time; soul-time. Really get quiet and ask those questions.
Notice the thoughts that come to you, the visions you get or the feelings that
come over you. The answers can come from a song you hear, a stranger’s conversation you
overhear. Just know the answers are there.
2) Know and stick to your values
Values are principles or standards in your life. You know your deal-breakers;
what’s important to you. Or do you even know? Make a list of every quality you believe to be important to you. Get connected
to your list and then put that list in order. What are your top 5 values? When you know and truly believe in what you stand
for, the authentic choice in a situation becomes obvious.
3) Increase your self awareness
Notice what you think and feel. Ask yourself, “What do I need at this moment?”
“How can I meet that need?” Take inventory of your body, learn to listen to the signs it sends you. It will always
let you know. Allow yourself to feel every emotion without judging or analyzing. Observe the
bodily sensations, thoughts and feelings that arise. Self-awareness is the key to
emotional intelligence.
4) Open your mind
Rigid thinking limits you and prevents your true self from shining through which
ultimately only blocks opportunities. Preconceived notions are prisons that block you from being Authentic. Learn
how to experience the world from a variety of perspectives and enjoy the journey. Always be open to the gifts of the Universe and all possibilities. Open your mind, heart and soul to receive.
5) Accept perfect imperfections
Trying to be perfect is a huge limitation on your natural personality and abilities.
Avoiding “mistakes” (I call them experiences) and imperfection at all cost is a
recipe for inauthenticity. The world is perfectly imperfect. And you are a perfectly imperfect human-being.
And that’s okay. The truth in happiness begins when you let go and accept that everything is
perfect exactly the way it is.
6) Do You
You can spend your time how you please. You don’t need an excuse or proof
that you’re doing something noble. The fact that you want to do it, is good enough. As long as your intentions are
pure and you’re not hurting yourself or others, go for it. Feel free to start that business, take that class, shoot wear white after Labor Day. Heck split that pole. Live your life to the fullest, without regrets.
7) Develop and trust your intuition
Intuition literally means learning from within. When you ignore your hunches, you feel out of sorts. Your body has the ability to detect and read energy. Trusting your gut feeling is connecting with your intuition. Trust those instincts and be mindful of those who steer you away from following your own internal guidance. Listen to your own inner-voice. Trust the senses of your Soul.
8) Appreciate this life
You only have one life in this lifetime. It doesn’t make much sense to pretend to be someone else. Authenticity requires courage and dealing with discomfort. It requires you to live your life to the fullest, to show the world who you truly are.
Celebrate your wins. Trust the process. Be present. Enjoy the journey. And don’t let anyone steal your joy along the way.
