The focus of this podcast is: ALL things about Becoming Authentic!
I, and my guests, will share our stories of stepping out and becoming our true selves after years of people pleasing, fearing rejection, and winding up unhappy and miserable.... and HOW we took steps to turn that around and become authentic and love our lives today.
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"Real Talk: My Last 6-Weeks of Journey Through Healing and Recovery" In this episode, I’m opening up about the last six weeks and sharing a very personal update on where I’ve been. It’s been a challenging time as I navigated a necessary hospitalization and some significant changes in my medication. Mental health is a journey, and I want to be transparent about the struggles I’ve faced during this time. I’ll also be talking about the ongoing difficulties I’m experiencing with the loss of my eye and the impact it has had on my daily life, especially with the challenges of losing depth perception and how that affects walking, stairs, reaching for things, and using my phone with my fingers. It hasn’t been easy, and I’m learning to adapt every day. Most importantly, if you’re feeling overwhelmed or find yourself in a dark place where you’re considering taking your life, please, reach out immediately and seek help. You are not alone, and there are people who care and want to support you through your struggles. This is a heartfelt and honest episode, and I hope it encourages you to take care of your own mental health and to reach out when you need it. Thank you for being here with me, and I’m grateful for this community. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health challenges and suicide. If these topics are difficult for you, please take care while listening.
Good Morning. Today We discuss Finding Our True Tribe by being Authentic Get to know YOU– then put yourself out there to meet your tribe.... Here is my recent experience with this and how you can start to align with people who truly get you!
There are 22 reasons we avoid being authentic. One of them is Fear of Rejection. We are in the process of exploring ways we avoid fear of rejection. Today we address the first way-- (excessive) People Pleasing. I will cover 10 common ways we act when we overly strive to people please. Do you do any of these FREQUENTLY? Everybody does these "sometimes" but when it is a way of life it hinders us. We cannot be authentic if these 10 habits are ways of life for us. If you would like the list of WHY we avoid authenticity click here: https://rss.com/podcasts/unfck-yourself/episodes/1556910
Authenticity involves being true to one's own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of external pressures. It means expressing oneself honestly and transparently, embracing one's true self, and acting in alignment with one's core beliefs and values. Why Authenticity is Scary: Being authentic can be scary for several reasons 1. **Fear of Rejection 2. **Vulnerability 3. **Judgment 4. **Loss of Relationships 5. **Social Pressure 6. **Fear of Failure 7. **Uncertainty 8. **Personal Growth 9. **Change in Identity 10. **Professional Risks 11. **Fear of Conflict 12. **Exposure of Weaknesses 13. **Breaking Expectations 14. **Cultural or Familial Expectations 15. **Economic or Social Consequences 16. **Self-Doubt 17. **Loss of Control 18. **Fear of Change 19. **Emotional Labor - doing the internal work 20. **Fear of Isolation 21. **Past Trauma 22. Complex Identity: or complex trauma Breaking it down further…. Starting with #1 Fear of retentio 1. Fear of Rejection: - Being authentic means showing others who you truly are, which can lead to the fear that they might not accept or like you. Here's how we avoid it: 1. **People-Pleasing 2. **Masking True Feelings 3. **Withholding Personal Information 4. **Overachieving 5. **Avoiding Intimacy 6. **Self-Sabotage: 7. **Adopting a False Persona: 8. **Excessive Modesty or Humility: 9. **Social Withdrawal 10. **Constantly Seeking Reassurance 11 **tendency towards Perfectionism: 12. **Overthinking 13. **Excessive Apologizing 14. Inauthentic Agreeableness:....aka lying for appproval - Agreeing with others' opinions and choices even when you disagree. - Suppressing your true preferences and desires to avoid standing out. 15. Non-Confrontational Behavior: Avoiding conflict at all costs 16. **Passive Behavior 17. **Attention-Seeking 18. **Pretending Indifference: 19. **Neglecting Personal Needs 20. **Frequent Humor or Deflection: These behaviors, while often employed as protective mechanisms, can ultimately hinder authentic self-expression and fulfilling relationships. Identifying and addressing them is key to fostering healthier interactions and a stronger sense of self.