

Feel Confident Being Seen, Heard, and Taking Up Space
13 snips May 24, 2024
Explore the modern struggles of authenticity in the age of social media. Discover why we often hide behind artificial personas and how this leads to stress and insecurity. Learn effective strategies to embrace vulnerability and boost self-worth beyond public approval. Find out why surrounding yourself with supportive people is crucial for genuine self-expression and personal growth. Uncover simple yet powerful ways to tear down the walls of inauthenticity and live a life true to yourself.
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Fear of Being Seen
- Widespread camera usage and social media pressure people to project flawless images.
- This makes authenticity and vulnerability increasingly rare and creates a fear of being truly seen.
True Confidence
- Showing your true self eliminates the fear of exposure and frees you from the need for external validation.
- True confidence develops from being seen, not the other way around.
Faking It
- In high school, Todd Perlmutter feigned interest in sports to fit in with the "cool" group.
- This led to superficial connections and missed opportunities for genuine friendships with like-minded peers.