Ever wondered what it truly means to live an authentic life?

I think it's safe to say we're all looking to lead an authentic life. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means? Or what steps to take to achieve that? 

Well, here’s one of the first steps - stop lying! 

👉 Stop abandoning your desires to people please 
👉 Say what you'd prefer, stop saying "it's ok" when it isn't 
👉 Don't excuse those little white lies for the sake of "ease," it's NOT easier for anyone! 

Now listen, I'm not saying to be an a**hole. You are not entitled to your way just because you let people know what you want. 

Authenticity is NOT about getting to say or do whatever you want because that's how you felt in the moment. That’s just a lack of maturity and we all know how much fun it is to be in a relationship with immature people. 

Authenticity IS 
✨Knowing yourself and being able to express your desires, wants, and needs 
✨Not having to cater to or pretend with people all the time
✨Building true connection through being seen and known by those close to you

Authenticity allows everyone to contribute and CHOOSE how to support each other. “Fitting in is the opposite of belonging. Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn't require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.” - Brené Brown. 

Through building trust with yourself and those around you by showing up and being accepted as your authentic self, you’ll notice feelings of loneliness, longing to belong, and even social anxiety fade.

Remember, if someone ALWAYS gets their way, it might be time to reevaluate that relationship.