4 Things Authentic People Do
We all know someone who seems genuine and authentic and lives a very happy life. It is sometimes difficult to comprehend what they do to get there. We’ve done the research, and here are four things that these people do that you might want to consider doing in the future.
They Are in Integrity with Their True Self
Authentic people are genuine, honest, and mostly in integrity themselves. They don’t try to be someone they are not or please people they don’t know. They, in some ways, know that they are unique but accept that aspect of themselves. Being different is not an issue nor something they thrive on; they are themselves.
They Do What They Love
Authentic people also love doing what they enjoy and don’t try to copy others’ ideas to be successful. Their success comes from doing what is in their heart, what drives them, instead of what inspires others or the majority. When you do the things that you love, you are being authentic, you are exposing the best version of yourself, and that’s why it is fulfilling.
They Are in Tune with Their Inner Child
Another way to reconnect with your true and authentic self is to rediscover your inner child, who didn’t care about what others thought. Try to be more like your inner child and awaken that aspect of you that you knew when you were young that innocence. But somehow, you’ve disconnected from growing up.
Take the time to play again, make mistakes, forgive and try something new. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable and do what your heart tells you to do, no matter what others may think. And most of all, learn to live in the present moment.
They Don’t Compare Themselves with Others.
One of the best ways to connect with your authentic self is to stop comparing yourself to others. When you compare yourself to others, you automatically feed a belief that you should be like others, that being yourself is not enough.
This limits you from being yourself and making it OK. Most of us often compare ourselves to others because we believe that others have it better than us. This can transform into envy or jealousy.
XOXO,
Marcey
