05/15/2025
How to Recognize When Youâre Not Being Authentic đŤď¸
Sometimes, itâs not obviousâwe just feel âoff,â but we canât quite name why. Yet the signs are often quietly persistent; they show up in the way we move through the world, in the dissonance between who we are and who we think weâre supposed to be.
You might notice you feel strangely disconnectedânot only from others, but from yourself; like youâre performing a role you didnât audition for, constantly striving to meet unspoken expectations that leave little room for rest or realness.
You might experience a growing internal discomfort, a kind of tension that isnât loud but gnaws at you; moments when your reactions, choices, or silence feel out of sync with your true values or desires.
You may not feel at peaceânot in a big dramatic way, but in the quieter, more exhausting sense that something just isnât clicking; that youâre chasing happiness but never fully arriving at it.
⨠Here are a few ways inauthenticity can sneak in:
Feeling disconnected from your emotions, identity, or values
Constantly trying to meet othersâ expectations, even when it drains you
Experiencing internal conflict about what you say, do, or agree to
Not feeling at peace, grounded, or genuinely content
Authenticity isnât about being perfect or âfiguring it all outââitâs about learning to notice the spaces where youâre bending too much, stretching too far, or shrinking too small just to fit in or keep the peace.
đŹ Therapy can help you reconnect with your core selfâthe one thatâs been under the pressure, beneath the performance, and patiently waiting for a safe space to show up.
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