Hello! I'm happy to see that you've reached out for help and I hope that my sharing can provide some support and assistance.
When you have such awareness and consciousness, you are striving to be true to yourself. In fact, being true to yourself means that we can honestly face ourselves, accept ourselves completely, and be able to see both our shortcomings and our many bright spots and strengths.
You might consider keeping an emotional diary and becoming more aware of your physical and mental feelings during interactions with others. It could be helpful to become more self-aware of your own reaction patterns. When you can become more aware of and understand your emotional state, your reaction patterns, and your physical and mental feelings, you may also be able to realize how to be a better version of yourself and align your mind and body.
Knowing oneself is a lifelong task that everyone must practice, so it's important to allow yourself the time you need to do so. When you have this awareness and willingness, and are willing to actively learn and grow to better self-awareness, you are constantly becoming a better version of yourself and being true to yourself.
You might like to consider consciously maintaining the habit of deep breathing in your daily life. Many people find that deep breathing helps them focus on their body and mind's feelings and pull themselves back from external distractions.
You might also consider setting aside five to ten minutes every day to engage in some form of self-reflection after a busy day. If it feels comfortable for you, you could close your eyes, take a deep breath, and allow your thoughts to flow freely without judgment. This simple practice can help you be more present in the moment and gain a deeper understanding of your inner self.
You might find it helpful to read "The Power of Now," "Embracing an Imperfect Self," and "Living a Unique Self."
My name is Lily, and I'm the little ear of the Q&A Museum. I hope you'll accept my love for you and the world.


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I've been thinking about what it means to find an authentic self too. It feels like it's about embracing who we truly are, flaws and all, rather than trying to fit into molds others set for us.
To me, finding a more authentic self is like peeling back layers of expectations until you're left with what really resonates with your core being. It's not about external validation but inner peace.
An authentic self could be understanding that it's okay not to have all the answers and accepting uncertainty as part of life. It's about acting in alignment with our true values and beliefs without needing approval from others.
It seems like this authentic self is less about changing who we are and more about uncovering who we already are underneath everything society has taught us. It's a journey of selfdiscovery and acceptance.
The idea of an authentic self sounds like reaching a point where you can be honest with yourself and others about your desires, fears, and dreams. It's about having the courage to live according to your own truth.