personality-development

Writers use both their blood and their brains to explore the darkest recesses of their pooling self. Writing allows us to harness the whimsy of the collaborative mind and body, pull our tissue apart like taffy, and expose the composition of our life sustaining organs. Telling our personal story forces us to account for any actions that made us laugh, cry, scream and shout, or hide behind a cloak of mootness. Critical examination of the self allows one to disintegrate the envelope of their present personality and make up a new imaging.

I wash off the night in the water, my scrapes and aches numbed by the sea. My bones have become boughs, all scarred knees and gnarled kuckles. None of us are the same person we once were, since the human body replaces itself every seven years; there have been at least six different mes.

People must believe that you are real and are who you say you are, otherwise they will not want to do business with you, much less make the effort to move forward in starting and building a relationship.

Do you really want people to like you for something that you__e not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.

Own your truths__ll of them. Be honest. Be genuine. Be straightforward. Be refreshing!

There is a reason that the words natural, wholesome, and organic resonate throughout our culture today. Aim to be natural and truly who you are one-hundred percent of the time.

Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.

She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.

As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others_ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.

As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be__ll for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.

When I meet someone who is truly genuine, I am drawn to their personality and find them easier to approach, engage, and interact with. They have no hint of false pretense, nor do I worry about hidden agendas.

Authentic people are instantly more likable and trustworthy, which makes building rapport with them a pleasure.

We've all met people who are beautiful on the outside, however, when they open their mouths to speak, they have nothing of substance to contribute.

Authenticity is the litmus test for the honesty, transparency, and trust which are necessary for healthy relationships.

The challenge of being authentic for people pleasers is that we really want people to like and accept us. Being vulnerable, however, requires that we come to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like us, and that it is okay. Not everyone needs to like us.

Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can__ we?

I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!

Admittedly, there will be times when you must interact on a superficial level and adjust your behavior to fit in, go along and get along.