10 Traits of Truly Authentic People
Being authentic has become somewhat of a catchphrase for people, but what does it mean?
What
is it to be authentic as a person? Authentic is something that is real
or genuine. It is easy to create a completely fake or misleading life on
social media and carry that over to your actual life with people who do
not know you intimately. Being authentic means that not only do you not
present a false face to the world, but you are comfortable and happy
with yourself as you are. Being authentic means having the courage to be
yourself regardless of what people will think about you or what they
will say behind your back. Authentic people are easily spotted by their
traits, their actions and the way that they interact with the wider
world.
HERE ARE TEN TRAITS AMONG TRULY AUTHENTIC PEOPLE:
1. THEY ARE SELF-REFLECTIVE
They
spend time looking at themselves and really trying to understand who
and what they are, what they want out of life and what kind of person
they want to be along the journey. They study their mistakes
without obsessing over them and try to use those experiences as a
springboard to being a better person.
2. THEY ARE NOT JUDGMENTAL
Because they look at themselves and their mistakes on a regular basis,
they do not judge others for theirs. They understand that mistakes are
to be learned from and are a very valuable tool for growth and change.
They take others as they are regardless of color, orientation, national
origin, religion or anything else.
3. THEY LIVE IN THE PRESENT
They do not dwell on their past, their regrets or mistakes. Likewise,
they do not spend all day fantasizing about the future either. They
live in the present and they take things day by day. Someone who is
authentic understands that everyone changes and that life is a day by
day struggle to make the most of our short lives here.
4. THEY ARE FOCUSED ON THE LONG-TERM
While they live in the present, they have a plan for the future. They
are focused on long term goals and not on the short term gains they
could make by lying to, cheating on or stealing from others. They invest
their time for long term benefits and do not follow the mercurial crowd
of trend chasers. They know who they are and what they want and so make
a plan to achieve that in a reasonable amount of time.
5. THEY HAVE CHARACTER
They value their character, or their honor to put it another way, more than they value making a fast buck. They
will do what they said they will do and when they said they will do it.
They are dependable and honest. You can count on someone who is
authentic because they hold themselves accountable for their actions.
6. THEY LISTEN
If they are talking with you, it is because they want to hear what you
have to say. Otherwise, they would not waste their time. You can tell
because they are not just waiting to reply with their own thoughts or
opinions but are actually trying to digest what you are telling them.
They pay attention to the little things you say because they are trying
to understand what you are telling them.
7. THEY ARE CONSISTENT
Because
the authentic person spends time reflecting on their own actions and
hold themselves accountable for their actions, they are much more
emotionally consistent. They know what they want already. They
know who and what they are. They are on the path they have set for
themselves and so do not chase ephemeral things like wealth or status.
They are grounded in the here and now while they make their way into the
future they have planned for themselves. There is no flip-flopping or
indecision because they have already decided where they want to be in
life.
8. THEY ARE HONEST
Because they are honest with themselves about what they want out of life
and who they want to be, the authentic person has little choice but to
be completely honest with everyone. They don’t hold back. They call them
like they see them. They are open and honest about their opinions and
thoughts. They see no need to deceive others about their intentions
because they are not insecure about themselves or in competition with
them. The only thing that drives them to excel is themselves.
9. THEY RESPECT THEMSELVES
Because they are honest with themselves and spend time in self-reflection and value their character, they respect themselves. Many
of the things that they do revolve around making sure they can still
respect themselves afterward. They won’t compromise their beliefs
because they wouldn’t be able to look at themselves in the mirror the
next day. They respect themselves and hold themselves accountable for
their actions which gives them integrity and strength of character,
which they value more than money.
10. THEY ARE COURAGEOUS
They have the courage to be themselves and to be true to their ideals
even when those things are not popular. They have the courage of their
convictions and the strength to stick to their guns even when the whole
world is trying to shout them down and bend them to their will. They do
not succumb to societal pressure and instead march to their own
drumbeat. Authentic people stand out because they refuse to conform to
what others think they should be doing. They have the courage to be the
unique individual that they are.
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