The progress of the times influences a person. There is no need to look far; even exposure to social media can change our attitudes and behaviors. Many even try to form an image different from themselves in order to be liked by people on social media. Therefore, we need to keep trying to be ourselves and live a life that reflects reality. How do we do it? Don't miss the discussion below, nicePeople.
Recognizing Yourself
Being yourself means having a high awareness of who you are, what you want, and being able to express yourself honestly. You are able to act in a way that shows your true self (authentic self), without pretense. Here, you have the courage to reveal yourself (self revelation) as truthfully and comprehensively as possible.
Quoting from Soul Salt, authenticity includes:
- Expressing personal opinions honestly in an appropriate manner
- Making decisions that are aligned with your values and beliefs
- Pursuing your passions or things you like
- Listening to the inner voice that guides you forward
- Opening yourself up
- Setting boundaries and keeping your distance from toxic situations
Before showing your true identity, you need to know who you really are. Only then can you engage in self revelation. To achieve this, you certainly need self-awareness, mindfulness, and self-acceptance.
In this era of technological progress, it is indeed increasingly difficult to be yourself. We are besieged with all sorts of information about other people's lives, the desire to be someone different, and even rules on how to express ourselves. All these influences slowly reduce our ability to be ourselves. Yet, hiding who you really are can trigger feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, or even sever your connections with others.
The Courage to Be Yourself
Being honest with yourself is a lifelong practice. It requires long-term commitment. The answer to what is right for you lies in your heart of hearts. Try to start giving yourself the chance to listen to it.
When you succeed in being yourself, you will be more honest with your feelings, judgments, and desires. You can also convey your ideas, opinions, and feelings to others. Eventually, you will become more open, joyful, and feel free. Conversely, if you are not honest with yourself, feelings of pressure, discomfort, emptiness, and dissatisfaction will arise.
For that reason, you need to cultivate a relationship and a sense of mutual trust with yourself. By paying deeper attention to yourself, a strong relationship will be built. Later, you will be more confident and assured of what is truly good for you. So, keep trying to have the courage to show your true self, okay.
How to Maintain Self-Authenticity
After understanding the importance of being yourself, you can start building and maintaining your self-authenticity. Here are some ways to develop and preserve your authenticity:
- Discover your strengths, then continuously improve and maximize that potential.
- Know and live by the values you believe in throughout your life.
- Acknowledge the existence of external and internal influences on your habits and behaviors. This includes influences from within yourself, the people around you, and your environment. From there, find out what is important to you and your life goals.
- Practice mindfulness to know yourself better, such as regularly reflecting and journaling your daily habits.
- Build a good support system consisting of friends, family, and colleagues.
- Build the courage to face all anxieties, fears, and overthinking.
- Engage in daily habits that can show your authenticity and align with your principles.
- Commit to acting in accordance with every word you say. This can show integrity, foster trust, and provide inspiration to others.
- Do not be easily discouraged or offended by other people's opinions. Also, realize that you cannot please everyone.
- Learn to say no to things that are not in line with you. Set boundaries for yourself.
- Know your priorities and always do your best.
Also read: The Importance of Small Steps to Make Big Changes, Here Are the Tips!
Maintaining Personal Identity
It is not an easy thing to maintain personal authenticity. Over time, everything can change. However, naPocut as a brand has been trying to maintain its identity since 2005. In its journey, naPocut holds values that it always adheres to. Although there are changes faced, naPocut still strives to adapt without forgetting its identity.
One form of naPocut's identity is its consistently maintained quality. From the beginning, naPocut has been committed to providing hijab products and Muslim women's clothing that prioritize quality, not just appearance. For this reason, naPocut consistently uses premium materials as a form of self revelation to provide satisfaction to nicePeople. As a result, naPocut products have strong durability and can be used for a long time (timeless). What do you think, nicePeople, do you agree?