Signs You Need More Authenticity

Here are 14 signs you may need to work on your authenticity:

  1. Social Masks: You often feel like you're wearing a mask or pretending to be someone you're not. 
  2. Shrinking: You struggle to express your true thoughts and feelings, even with close friends and family.
  3. People Pleasing: You find yourself agreeing with others, even when you don't truly agree, just to fit in or avoid conflict.
  4. Dissociation: You feel disconnected from your own emotions and have difficulty identifying what you're truly feeling.
  5. Low Self Worth: You’re constantly seeking validation and approval from others to feel worthy or accepted.
  6. Hiding: You have a strong fear of judgment or rejection if you show your true self.
  7. Imitation: You tend to imitate or mimic others' behavior or preferences instead of embracing your own.
  8. Not Good Enough: You feel a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction, despite outward signs of success or happiness.
  9. Value Disconnection: You struggle to make decisions that align with your inner values and beliefs.
  10. Suppression: You experience physical symptoms like anxiety, stress, or fatigue from suppressing your true self.
  11. Settling: You often find yourself in situations or relationships that don't feel authentic or fulfilling.
  12. No Boundaries: You have difficulty setting boundaries and saying no to others, even when it goes against your own needs or desires.
  13. Dimming: You downplay your accomplishments or talents to avoid standing out or appearing arrogant.
  14. Outsourcing Approval: You feel like you're living up to others' expectations of who you should be, rather than being true to yourself.


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