Many people aren’t living their lives as their actual selves. For a variety of reasons, people choose to not live their lives as openly and authentically as they could.  Besides dampening your personality and removing some of your natural shine, not being your actual self can have a ton of adverse effects on your overall wellbeing. To begin living a more authentic life where you’re able to be your actual self, it’s important to identify the different factors that stop...

A lot of people don’t know themselves that well. Because they can’t articulate their preferences, goals, and desires, people who don’t know themselves well often feel lost or directionless in life. To improve your sense of self, take some time to get to know yourself a little better! If the concept of getting to know yourself seems strange, never fear–there are some simple tricks and exercises you can do to get a better understanding of your true self.  Take some...

When you look in the mirror, who do you see looking back at you? Although the answer to this question may seem easy, this is actually a very complicated question. This is because knowing your true self, your actual self is an important skill to accepting yourself, but it is also a difficult skill to master. So, the real question is, do you know your actual self? What Does It Mean To Know Your Actual Self? When you know your actual self, you will always know exactly what you need to do in...

Every person has a true, actual self at the core of their being. However, this version of yourself isn’t always the one that gets presented to others. Have you ever done something and then immediately thought “that was so unlike me”? If so, you’ve experienced your public self in action!  Why do people have both an actual self and a public self? The concept of a public self explains the phenomenon of acting out of character, such as making a choice you...