Authenticity

Authenticity and integrity are traits that stick out for me and  that I find extremely important. Growing up I have found that I am drawn to people who embody authenticity and are very sincere in their mannerisms and in their outward expressions. In life for myself, I always try to live in accordance to my own values and I try to stick with them as I go through the world. This really helps build your true character and it also helps you connect with other people on a deeper level because you’re not putting on a show and you’re not wearing a mask, you’re just revealing your true self. It states that being authentic allows us to understand our motivations and fears more. What other skills do you think help us explore our motivations and fears? 

When I was younger,  in middle school. I think I was a little bit more of a people pleaser and I wasn’t living in line with the value of being authentic and living with integrity. As I grew up I started stepping more into my own skin and I was able to be present with other people without having to hide who I am and I was able to honour my own beliefs and by doing that I have less anxiety because I know that everything in my life is here because I’m being my truest form of myself.