Authenticity, what does that even mean?
We are often told to be our authentic self, but when we twist and contort ourselves to fit into the world do we even know who we are at the core?
I thought this (Above pic) was the perfect graphic for this post as it has a huge list of potential possibilities.
Maybe these speak to you and maybe you have others for yourself.
To me, being authentic is stepping into our own happiness, having self value and presenting our happiest self to the world and not giving a sh*t if others don't like it.
Maybe it's taking a course you always wanted but were afraid others would think it was ridiculous. Or quitting your job and following your passion. It's about following your own rules and being OK with that.
It can be a really hard thing to do as we are so conditioned in our society to be, do, behave, like the "norm", which in our society is extremely...
Being kinder is not about making sacrifices or denying your own needs. Treating people kindly is not an imposition or another task on your checklist.
It’s the outward manifestation of living positively. Kindness is all about mindset, and you can train your brain to make kindness almost automatic. Ever notice that being kind to someone makes you feel good too? It’s because altruism promotes a chemical reaction in your brain, releasing serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine. These chemicals not only make you feel good but also work to reinforce positive social behavior. By laying down new neural pathways, you set yourself up for living a positive, kinder life.
Here are some scientifically proven tips for engineering kindness into your brain.
1. Choose to be kind
In choosing to be kind, you are consciously resetting your mindset to treat people with compassion and empathy. Notice the effect of your kindness on others. When you smile, people’s natural reaction...
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