I was trying to figure out who I was, outside of my upbringing and social norms. That was the time in my mid-20s when I lost ground under my feet. Finding my truth required me to go through personal transformation. “What should it be about, then?” - you may ask. I thought my life should be about much more than just that. I didn’t want to settle for a “whatever career,” just for the sake of security. On the one hand, I desperately wanted to fit in and “be successful.” Having a well-paid job and validation from my family and peers was something I thought I needed to be happy.Īt the same time, a part of me didn’t want to do things the easy way. What I knew too well were the limiting beliefs, fears and societal demands that were driving my behavior. When I graduated from university, I simply… didn’t know what my truth was. I know first-hand how difficult it can be to live in your truth. After all, shouldn’t it be the most natural thing in the world? This way, you can start reinforcing those behaviors and mindsets that align with your true self.īut first, it’s helpful to understand why we struggle to embrace our truth so much. It’s important to find out how your truth looks and feels like.
But even if one individual choice doesn’t change much, together, they add up.īesides, as the popular adage says, how you do anything is how you do everything.Įach little action either brings you closer to or away from living in your truth. You may think that they don’t impact your life. When you make such small choices, they may seem insignificant. When you’re deciding what to wear to a social gathering, how do you choose your outfit? Are you going to wear what “you’re supposed to” for this occasion? Or, will you dress the way which makes you comfortable? How you make everyday decisions often shows whether or not you’re being true to yourself.įor example, when a friend asks you for a favor and you’re barely managing your own tasks, what do you do? Do you drop everything and run to them, risking that your own needs won’t be met? Or, are you able to refuse in a kind, compassionate way? In reality, it usually manifests through the little things in your life. Living in your truth may sound serious and philosophical. Seeing your thoughts, feelings and beliefs as temporary experiences, and not who you are.Honoring your gut feeling and intuition alongside analytical thinking.
Prioritizing self-expression over the fear of judgment.Sourcing your sense of power and self-worth from within.Saying no when you mean no, and yes when you mean yes.Making decisions based on love rather than fear.Based on the changing circumstances, living in your truth may manifest in several ways: You can feel it when it happens.īut to put it into words can be hard. To live in your truth can mean a lot of different things.
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