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Being Authentic — How To Become More Of Yourself
How important is the opinion of other people to you?
Is it even possible to be authentic nowadays? In all kinds of everyday situations, we behave differently to please, to be popular, and to be well received.
We usually slip into different roles completely unconsciously: at work, at family celebrations, when friends are visiting, and even when spending time alone with our partner.
We only lose ourselves a little bit in the process.
To explain how you can be more authentic, first, we go into more detail about what authenticity actually is and what advantages you have when you live more authentically.
What Exactly Is Authenticity Anyway?
The word authenticity is derived from the Greek authentikós and means translated: “to be yourself”, or to behave as you are.
People who live authentically are relaxed and feel more comfortable in their skin in the long run because they don’t have to keep in mind what role they have to play. In the job or everyday life, people who appear authentic are also perceived as credible, reliable, and genuine.
However, one has to be careful with self-perception, because we often use our own standards to…
