255 \\ What is Not Being Yourself Costing You? | Find the Courage to Be Yourself and Powerfully Real

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. Many of us have, no doubt, experienced times or even situations when we have felt the need to act differently from what feels to be our true self.      Sometimes this is because we believe that in order to succeed or gain approval, we have to alter our behaviour and show others a changed version of ourselves; one that we perceive others want us to be – a “false self” that we think will meet their expectations.   In some situations, the “false self” acts as a very clever defence mechanism. It has the cunning ability to make us feel safe in potentially threatening situations. If we are on our guard and present this “false self” to the  world, then we have no fear of rejection or criticism. As our true, authentic, vulnerable self is protected from the judgement and critique of others. However, what is often overlooked, is that by not being ourselves, there is a heavy price to pay, in terms of our well-being, our relationships and our future.   Tune into the God's Vibes Podcast to learn how to activate the courage to live free by being who you're designed to be. o, Juliana   P.S.-Ready to align and track with God in EVERY area of your life and be an example of what's possible with God?  It's time to believe bigger and live bolder in the God's Vibes Mastermind!  Applications are open now to join the next 3 month program with daily content and empowerment worksheets, weekly coaching and all the bonuses!  Apply now at www.courageco.org   P.S.S.-Check out the Courage Co. virtual community over at www.courageco.org and join us for free challenges, prayer calls and more!   Visit www.julianapage.com for books to help you courageously transform self-sabotage into self-mastery by faith!