Category: Authenticity
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7 People Share Their Stories of Learning to Embrace Their Weird
I am so excited to share these stories with you! 7 people sent in their stories of learning more about themselves, accepting who they are, and embracing their weird. I hope they encourage and inspire you as much as they have encouraged and inspired me! I love how the journeys are so different. No matter… Read more
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“W” for Weird
“Don’t talk to her.” “She’s weird.” “One time, she was laying on the floor in my garage and just staring at the ceiling.” “She just kept saying ‘Look at the little red light.’” I was only nine years old the first time I remember hearing it. It meant something different then, when I’d never experienced… Read more
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Andy’s E.P.I.C. Story
Our E.P.I.C. interviewee for Fall 2019 is Andy of the YouTube channel, Andy’s Diary! I got to know Andy through Twitter, and I instantly knew there was something special about this guy. He constantly encourages and lifts people up, as well as shares other creator’s content to help them get seen without ever expecting anything… Read more
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How to Bravely Be Yourself in a Sea of Same
Today is the day, my friend. It’s time to stop conforming to those around you and hiding who you really are. I know you long for authenticity, acceptance, and belonging. My dear friend, you will not find any of those things if you continue to shy away from being yourself. You were meant for so… Read more
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7 Misconceptions About Authenticity
I don’t know what preconceived views and definitions of “authenticity” you’re coming in with, but my hope is that this post will give you a better understanding of what a healthy authenticity is and what it is not. Merriam-Webster defines authenticity as “not false or imitation; real.” In this series, The Real You, I’ve been… Read more
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Copycats and Comparisons
Is it bad to copy or compare yourself to others? In this series, The Real You, we’ve been answering the question “What is Authenticity?” by breaking it up into 4 posts. What is Authenticity? It is… [list style=”style6″] [li]Knowing who you are[/li] [li]Matching Your Priorities to Your Principles[/li] [li]Not trying to be someone else[/li] [li]Perhaps… Read more