Form Vs. Content

by | Jun 15, 2019 | Authenticity, Identity

Sometimes we see others through external metrics like their accomplishments, degrees, fame or  possessions. These markers can impress us and temporarily cause us to forget to evaluate whether they also have other, more important qualities like authenticity, kindness,...

Honest and Real

by | May 18, 2019 | Authenticity

There’s nothing more refreshing than a person who’s authentic. When we tell the truth and do what we say, people can rely on the fact that we are who we appear to be. It’s difficult to trust people who don’t honor their word. Telling stories to...

There’s Only One You

by | Feb 18, 2019 | Authenticity, Believe in yourself

It only makes sense to live life one way: your way. That requires paying attention to what feels right to you. It means thinking for yourself and acting in alignment with what you know to be good for you. Letting others make decisions for you robs the world of your...

Approval That Matters

by | Nov 21, 2018 | Authenticity

Worrying about getting people to like us can cause us to behave inauthentically. When we contort ourselves to satisfy what we think others want, we lose on two counts. First, we lose because we don’t feel free to express our real feelings and opinions. Second, we may...

To Err Is Human

by | Oct 4, 2018 | Authenticity

Mistakes are imperative if we hope to evolve and learn. However, it’s self-defeating when we don’t admit our mistakes and instead make excuses or deny what happened to uphold a false image. Readily acknowledging errors and apologizing for them has a much...

Authenticity Is Key

by | Sep 27, 2018 | Authenticity

When you live in alignment with your truth, life is simple. Being clear about who you are sends a clear signal to those around you. Maintaining a false image complicates matters and creates confusion. Telling the truth, even when it’s not flattering to yourself,...