How to Be More Authentic with Science: Psychology for Being Yourself ALL THE TIME

“Just be yourself.”

“Be authentic.”

“Try to be more genuine.”

But, really, what does authenticity mean? Do you have a small identity crisis whenever someone tells you to just be yourself? It’s the same problem people who want to seem genuine have. Is it possible to sell without feeling like a salesperson? Give an elevator pitch without pitching? Talk about yourself without sounding self-centered.

Call this the authenticity crisis: you’re on a tightrope between obscurity and relevance. And forever at risk for falling into the fiery flames of inauthenticity anytime.

Before we do anything it’s almost a habit to ask “Is it good enough? Is it interesting? Will people like this?” or “Is this too much? Is this a humble brag? Should I tone it down?”

This video is the guide on How to Be Yourself.

#1 Assume Intimacy

You might have heard the phrase “assume the best in people”. However, there’s another one you may also want to adopt: assume intimacy with people before you have it.