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The Key to Living Authentically

What does it mean to live authentically? How do we live everyday feeling like our true self is shining through? How do we stick to our values and not let them get compromised?

We all seek connection and belonging, but we can often get lost by looking for approval from others or ourselves. It’s important that we stay true to ourselves. There is a great quote from author Brené Brown, “Authenticity is not something we have or don’t have. It’s a practice – a conscious choice of how we want to live. Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”  We have the choice to live authentically.

What does it mean to live everyday authentically?

  • You are able to identify your values and fundamentals.
  • You stand up for your values and beliefs.
  • You live in alignment with your values and beliefs.
  • You are open and honest with yourself.
  • You embrace your vulnerabilities, you look at being vulnerable as an opportunity to grow and be courageous.

How to take action in your life.

Find what you truly value. – Know what’s important in your life (friends, family, deep connections, getting active, the environment, vibrant food, exploring, etc). Get in touch with your values.

Implement your fundamentals. – What are the fundamental things in your day or week that make you feel your best? Make a list of activities that you need to be doing in order to be functioning at your best ability (getting active, running, yoga, meditation, reading, gardening, getting out into nature, time with your best friend, quality time with your family, connecting with new people, etc). Find more ways to start implementing these core components into your life.

Speak honestly and be true to yourself. – Communicate how you feel, what you want to do and how you want to live. Make authenticity your priority when you go into a situation. Be honest about yourself, instead of changing to gain approval or to avoid conflict. This choice can leave us feeling very vulnerable, but this is how we create true connections. You can choose to engage with people who love you and value you for who you are. Focus on building relationships that have a foundation of support, understanding and connection.

Find inspiration and be inspiration. – Find inspiration from other people’s acts of courage when they choose to be vulnerable, share their ideas, and live their values. Find pride and purpose in living authentically. Know it has the power to radiate onto others and inspire them to do the same. Remember this quote from author Katherine Center, “You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs.” Remember you’re taking a path that has been walked before, you’re not alone – find your own tribe to support you and inspire you.

Dance and sing. – Have fun! Do things that make you feel free, that get you fired up and make your heart happy. Dancing and singing are a great way to do it.  Music creates an emotional and spiritual connection. It can inspire us, heals us, and help us find connection. Dance, sing or do anything else that will help that happiness shine through. Get in touch with that spiritual side of yourself, be free, and feel empowered.


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Make the choices everyday to live life authentically.

With love,

Lucy

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1 Comment

  • Reply Wendy October 17, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Awesome shots!

    I just had this very conversation with a fellow whom I chatted with yesterday on a 15 minute FREE Discovery Call before he decided to hire me as his counsellor, which he did. It is crucial we live authentically because that is where our unique greatness is birthed and further ignited touching those around us so they too are free to be their authentic selves. Here’s to living a life of total greatness!

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