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Having identity crisis? You need to listen to this. We live in a world where we're given a certain standard to achieve. In order for us to be accepted by the society, we have to follow rules, norms, and social expectations. Being our authentic self is the least society expect us to be. Why? Because society love standards. Something they can understand. Something they don't need to guess. Something they can measure and put numbers on. Identity crisis happen to those who know they're not being true to themselves and it's suffocating them for living as someone else but also at the same time too scared to be authentic because they're afraid of rejection and being isolated. I, for example, is exactly someone like that. I'm too afraid to embrace who I really am because I know how the people around me would think of me if I have show them my true self. I try to achieve every standards that people expect from me. I thought it can make them acknowledge me. I've been doing it for almost all my life. Sad thing? I realize in the end, I will never be enough for them. I will never be able to achieve the standard given to me because it's just not who I am. Instead, I'm losing myself trying to get acknowledgement that I will never get, and I live a miserable life, away from my authentic self. So, I decided to break the cycle and tell myself, "you know what? enough is enough. If people don't care about how much effort you put in order to make them acknowledge you, then why should you kill yourself for them?". From then on, I make peace with my authentic self and try to get that person back to my life to make my life less miserable than it already is. Do you have such experience? Share with me on comment.

Exist in your dream as you are! let NO ONE prevent this.... Your identity is your superpower - your true authentic self.... Watch this short TED video, a great story and message #authenticself #beyou

“Change will come if each of us have the courage to question our own fundamental values and beliefs” It is important to not resist who you are in order to “fit” what the system believes about you! If people are uncomfortable because you don’t “fit” what they believe who you “should” be (due to racial, gender and other biases & judgements), help them get comfortable being uncomfortable around you :) To me, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging means I care about your “mind” and your “heart” and nothing else! #DEI&B #identity

🌟 Embracing Authenticity in the Professional Journey, love America ferreras talk. In a world that often celebrates conformity, I've come to realize the true power lies in embracing our authentic selves. The Authentic Self: It's not just a buzzword—it's a journey. Embracing your authentic self means acknowledging your unique strengths, quirks, and the experiences that shape you. 💼 Professional Authenticity: In the professional realm, authenticity is not a liability, it's your biggest asset. It's about bringing your whole self to the table, contributing with passion, and inspiring genuine connections. 🤝 Connecting Beyond Titles: Titles and roles are important, but they don't define us entirely. Let's connect beyond the professional veneer. Share your passions, your journey, and let's build real, meaningful connections. 🌐 Diversity of Authenticity: Each one of us is a mosaic of experiences. Let's celebrate the diversity of authenticity—different backgrounds, perspectives, and journeys. It's what makes our professional tapestry rich and vibrant. 👥 Building Authentic Networks: Let's not just network; let's build authentic connections. Share your stories, listen to others, and create a space where professional relationships go beyond transactions. 🚀 The Power of Vulnerability: Being authentic requires vulnerability. It's about admitting not just our successes, but our challenges too. Let's create a culture where sharing and supporting each other's journeys is not just encouraged, but celebrated. 📣 Your Turn: What does authenticity mean to you in your professional journey? How do you bring your true self into your work? Share your thoughts and let's inspire each other to embrace authenticity in the professional realm! 💬 #Authenticity #ProfessionalJourney #EmbraceYourself #RealConnections

This reminds me of what we often emphasize at SWEET: 1. Viewing everything as an opportunity, especially our identity, transforms it into a superpower rather than an obstacle. 2. Imagine if patients, colleagues, and ourselves could embrace this perspective consistently. The significance goes beyond words – our beliefs shape our identity, and vice versa, creating a cycle that's challenging to break. The solution lies in realizing we can choose our identity. 3. Beliefs and identity are habitual, and we possess the power to change them. Despite its apparent simplicity, we often live as if we are victims of our thoughts and feelings. The key? Using prompts to observe and separate ourselves from our cognitive functions, reinforcing the idea that we are not bound by our thoughts, beliefs, or identity.

Health Education Skill: Analyzing Influences Helping students understand how internal and external factors influence our thoughts, values, beliefs and actions and how living authentically is really the only choice we have and the bravest thing we can do for ourselves and to be a role model for others. #health #healthed #healtheducation #SEL #socialemotionallearning #healthskills #lifeskills #teenhealth #mentalhealth #middleschool #education

Today, we embark on a transformative journey inspired by the profound insights shared by the incredible America Ferrera in her thought-provoking TED Conferences Talk. 🌟🗣️ Ferrera's journey inspires us to question our values and beliefs. The revelation? 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞; 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫. As we collectively represent the world we live in, the call to stop resisting our authenticity resonates. 🌍❤️ Here's how you can use her strategy to excel in your corporate career! 1. 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 - Advocate for authentic representation in casting. - Encourage diverse narratives that reflect the richness of human experiences. 2. 𝑭𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 - Support and finance projects that break away from stereotypes. - Celebrate authentic storytelling that reflects the diversity of our world. 3. 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 - Encourage workplaces to embrace diversity in hiring. - Advocate for policies that promote equal opportunities for all. 4. 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒇-𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 - Encourage employees to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. - Foster an environment that values individual uniqueness. Let Ferrera's journey be the catalyst for your own exploration of authenticity. As you embrace your identity, remember, you are a vital part of the world's beautiful mosaic. 🌈❤️ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒑 10 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆? 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓-𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒆. How can you equip yourself for success? Stay tuned! 🤔🚀 #EmbraceAuthenticity #ChangeIsPossible #SkillsForSuccess

This reminds of what we often emphasize at SWEET: 1. Viewing everything as an opportunity, especially our identity, transforms it into a superpower rather than an obstacle. 2. Imagine if patients, colleagues, and ourselves could embrace this perspective consistently. The significance goes beyond words – our beliefs shape our identity, and vice versa, creating a cycle that's challenging to break. The solution lies in realizing we can choose our identity. 3. Beliefs and identity are habitual, and we possess the power to change them. Despite its apparent simplicity, we often live as if we are victims of our thoughts and feelings. The key? Using prompts to observe and separate ourselves from our cognitive functions, reinforcing the idea that we are not bound by our thoughts, beliefs, or identity.

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🤔 Do you know about the African / Black man that patented the first airship before the Wright brothers ? His name was CharlesPage. Check out the facts and history in this Instareel. Credit (Tiktok): Jerelltv #flighthistory #avaition #aviationhistory #Blackinventions #UShistory #USfacts #Worldhistory #Worldfacts #Blackhistory #Africanhistory #themoreyouknow