Authenticity starts with knowing your why, which is like having a favorite snack you always reach for when you’re happy.
Imagine you have a backpack full of toys, some are shiny and new, others are worn from playing every day. Now, think about the one toy that makes you laugh the most, that’s your why. It's not just any toy; it's the one you know inside out. When you play with it, you feel you.
Knowing your why is like knowing that special toy. It helps you be real and true to yourself because you understand what makes you happy, excited, or even calm when things get noisy.
Why Matters in Real Life
When you're choosing a snack at the store, you might pick something sweet because it reminds you of your favorite day with friends. That’s knowing your why, it's like picking that special toy from your backpack instead of just grabbing anything.
If you know your why, you can make choices that feel right to you, like choosing the snack you love most or playing with the toy that always makes you smile. It helps you be you in everything you do.
Examples
- A child chooses to draw a tree because it makes them happy, not because they were told to.
- An adult decides to take up running because it helps them feel calm and energized.
- Someone starts a business after realizing their passion for helping others.
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See also
- How to recognise your patterns - and escape them?
- How To Be A Great Leader - Jim Rohn Motivation?
- Sea Creatures vs Mirror: Do They Recognize Themselves (or Attack)?
- What Does Being Authentic Really Mean?
- What are metacognitive capabilities?