Who are you? How would you describe your true self?
Your life is the
culmination of each decision you make every moment (whether you're aware of it
or not!). We are responsible for our own choices, beliefs and actions that we
take and make every day. Sometimes, they are negative and this is only a big
problem if we allow mistakes and the negatives to stay negatives. We have to
learn from our mistakes to better ourselves. Learning these life lessons are
something anyone can do, like everything in life, it gets easier with practice.
The past is history. the new day that emerges is a mystery and today is the day
to do whatever you wish (The present). All the power of positivity lies within ones
self; life and miracles that abound around you if you just stop and reflect. Battling
the world requires action and personality, despite some evidence. Sometimes to be
‘ourselves' we need to do something our everyday self can't manage; We need a
more extrovert self to do the job. If you have changed or moved on and you’re
not the same person you were then that doesn't necessarily mean you haven't
stayed true to thy self. It means you're open to being yourself through all the
new things that come around. Don't be afraid to do something different or
experience new things. As long as we're doing what we really want to do we're
still being true to thy self. So what we really mean by being true to yourself
is: know what you’re doing, what you should be doing, in alignment with YOUR
path, what's right for you and the people you care for and seek to only say
what's on your mind without caring what attention you'll get. We must live
consciously with our true intentions in mind, if we don't it damages our
confidence and may lower our self-esteem.
7 Steps To Learn and
Stay True to Yourself:
1. Find values- The things that matter most to you on the
deepest levels
2. Understand you
strengths- Natural abilities;
personal assets
3. Know your passions- These are the activities and pursuits that
make you feel alive.
4. Identify your
tendencies- Tendencies often
become habits (good or bad)
5. Acknowledge your
limitations- You will never be the
best at everything. Honesty is a prerequisite to knowing your true self.
Limitations can be temporary so don't worry.
6. Set goals- Goals need to be specific, measurable, achievable
and realistic. Clarity is very important because it leads to action.
7. Establish your direction- Once you understand your values, strengths,
passions, tendencies, limitations and goals--- you need to have a destination
to move forward.
"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring" - Marilyn Monroe
"Dont you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are"- Lady Gaga
"Just be yourself, there is no one better"- Taylor Swift
"You are you, Now isnt that pleasant?"- Dr.Seuss
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/be-yourself-instead-of-people-pleasing/
http://twistedpeppermint.blogspot.com/2012/02/staying-true-to-yourself.html
