How to TRULY be authentic 🤍✨ get back to yourself | practical tips

Key wellness, self-care, and productivity strategies for becoming truly authentic

Reconnect with yourself (before you assume you know who you are)

Ask: “Who am I when no one is looking?”

Journal prompts:

• What do I enjoy when I’m alone?
• What topics am I genuinely curious about?
• How would I dress if nobody could see me?
• What makes me genuinely happy (e.g., subjects, creativity, interests)?

Make it actionable:

• Keep a weekly list of what genuinely brings you joy/interest to rebuild self-awareness.

Reduce external noise so you can hear your real preferences

• Stop looking for inspiration when you don’t know yourself yet.
• If you’re unsure of your wants, limit social media/stimuli (she specifically suggests reducing screen time).
• Revisit inspiration (like Pinterest/vision boards) only after clarity, so it supports your goals instead of creating “fake wants” or FOMO.

Use envy as “data” (instead of a shame signal)

When you feel jealous, ask:

• What do I actually want—what emotion am I seeking?

Reframe examples:

• Jealous of travel → maybe you want freedom, not travel.
• Jealous of someone posting publicly → maybe you want courage/exposure, not necessarily the same lifestyle.
• Notice whether you want the thing—or the feeling/permission/identity it represents.

Write it down or reflect privately; treat it as neutral information to guide change.

Remove the barriers: stop living for others’ approval

Ask:

• If nobody judged/cared, what would my life path be?
• If I had one chance to follow my dream life, what would it look like?

Challenge performative living:

• Don’t give up your dreams just because of possible judgment.

Action mindset:

• Even if there’s a chance you might fail, trying is still preferable to staying blocked out of fear.

Meditation for clarity and reconnection

Keep it simple and non-mystical:

• Sit in silence (with or without relaxing music).
• Reduce stimuli and observe your thoughts.

Use it specifically to help you return to yourself when you feel disconnected.

Allow yourself to be inconsistent (and that’s healthy)

It’s okay to:

• Change your mind, interests, and path
• Learn and grow over time
• Take time before committing

Keep balance:

• Don’t impulsively change everything at once—reflect first, seek clarity, then adjust.

Presenters / Sources

• Presenter: Mirella (self-care, class, self-growth YouTube channel)