The Mask You Wear- Who Are You Really?
We all wear masks.
The professional at work.
The cheerful friend.
The put-together parent.
We all wear masks.
The professional at work.
The cheerful friend.
The put-together parent.
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In psychology, this is called your Personaāthe social mask you wear to fit in and be accepted.
But what happens when:
You start believing the mask is you? You fear showing any cracks in the facade? You realize people love the roleā¦ but do they know you?Ā
The Cost of Over-identifying with Your PersonaĀ
Burnout (performing is exhausting) Loneliness (even with a full social calendar) Lost potential (your true self gets buried)Ā
3 Ways to Stay Authentic
Notice where you āperformā most (meetings? social media?)
Try small acts of authenticity (say what you really think once today)
Ask yourself nightly: āWhere was I me todayāand where was I just playing a role?āThe mask has its placeābut you deserve to be seen, not just approved of.
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