Fifteen ways that you know that you are being your authentic self

Welcome back, everyone.  This week, I will discuss fifteen ways you can know that you are being your authentic self. If you have ever wondered if you are a truly authentic person, then this week’s newsletter will help you see whether you are or not.

What do I mean by being an authentic person? For those of you who don’t quite understand what I mean, allow me to explain. An authentic person, by definition, would be someone who is true to themselves, their core values, and their unique spirit regardless of acceptance or approval of others.

If you think you are one of these people but need more confidence, then below I will give fifteen ways to see whether you are authentic, along with fifteen characteristics that will show you if you fit the mold of an authentic person.

If you find that you are not as authentic as you thought, then with this outline of characteristics, you will have a blueprint for how to take your next step toward being positively improved. Now, if you are ready, let’s jump on in.

 The Fifteen

1. A person who speaks their mind and expresses their feelings although others might not appreciate them.
2. Someone who embraces their traits and personality rather than give in to social norms or the demands of society.
3. A person who takes responsibility for their behavior, thoughts and feelings
4. Someone who can admit when they are wrong
5. Someone who is never fake or dishonest about who they are, how they feel, or what they want.
6. Someone who only seeks out their own approval and acceptance.
7. Someone who does not compare themselves to others but instead is comfortable in their skin.
8. A person who is true to their word and follows through with what they say they will.
9. Someone who will set boundaries and take decisive, forward-moving action.
10. Someone who is open to learning and has a growth mindset.
11. A person who will weigh every decision so they can make the wisest decision possible
12. Someone who does not pretend and is always willing to learn from others
13. Someone who respects themselves and others
14. Someone who is an exceptional listener
15. Someone who is not judgemental of themselves or others.

Other traits and characteristics to look at are,

1. Integrity
2. Respect for self and others
3. Consistency
4. Transpircery
5. The expression of their feelings honestly
6. Non-judgmental
7. Non-materialistic
8. Take responsibility for themselves
9. Emotionally intelligent
10. Have a healthy ego
11. Focus more on the positive mindset and more on improving the faults
12. Always themselves in every situation
13. They can acknowledge their limitations
14. They are great listeners
15. Can love unconditionally

Final thoughts:

As you. can see, an authentic person moves to there. They own the beat of the drum, but they do so with grace and kindness toward others.

It is not easy to be authentic in a world that is always seeking to conform and mold you into a one-size-fits-all idea of who you are and how you should live. But if you have enough confidence in yourself and can look in the mirror and truly love the person looking back, things do not seem so hard to do.

Remember, you need to shine brightly, and you are precisely what the world needs, so never hide who you are or how you can positively create change. 

As always, I hope you found this information helpful. If you know someone who would use this information, please share it with them. If you have a thought or comment that you would like to share based on this topic, please share it in the commit section below.  

Thank you for taking this step with me toward becoming positively improved.  Until next week. Namaste.