Word-Of-the-Week #874: Authentic
May 6, 2021 by Susan Clarke
Authentic – being genuinely and truly who you are.
What do you aspire to be? What is the unique value that you have to offer? If you need help who do you know that has a style, behavior, or an approach that you admire?
This week’s WOW features the last half of “How to Be Fabulous,” by Kerry Manning.
To Recap: 1. Positivity 2. Inspiration 3. Motivation
My favorite quote is this one from Dr Seuss.
“Today you are you, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive that is youer than you.”
When we are authentic, we are fabulous. So how do you embrace your Fabulousness?
There are 6 principles of fabulousness that I have figured out.
- Creativity
I believe that everyone is creative. Some people paint or draw, and others might be creative in the kitchen or through crafts. I have been teaching crafts for many years and I just love the light that comes on when people are being creative.
It is simply fuel for the soul. We spend so much of our lives giving to others but we need to refuel. Eating well, drinking water and exercise are all important but being creative is essential.
You don’t need a lot of money to get started. Simply start in your daily life. Rearrange furniture or ornaments, write in a journal, tap into your creative well.
Add it into your mix and you will become even more fabulous.
- Networking
Networking is an essential pillar of fabulousness for me. When you say networking to some people, a switch goes off. They are not in business, don’t have a business card and are not interested in getting up at 6 in the morning for a meet-up where business cards are swapped.
Networking is simple and it has been done since the beginning of time. You know that person that is connected to everyone? You know if you call them they will know someone who can help. She is a supreme networker.
We network in our daily lives every day and through this we create our circle – our network.
The thing to remember about networking is that it is relational not transactional. Networking is not about making a sale or a deal, it is simply about getting to know more people.
We can use networking to surround ourselves with positive people who will motivate us, inspire us and spark our creativity too.
- Appearance
Now, I know that I like pretty party dresses. I feel great if my hair looks great and I do love make-up. But that is just me.
For many years I didn’t embrace this side of me. I suffered from depression and cried so much that there was little point in make-up. I felt really ugly and fat because I listened to the criticism around me.
One day I made the decision to be fabulous and I need to tell you that I had to fake it for a while. Every day I got up and got dressed. I did my hair and accessorized. I took a make-up lesson and made a commitment to wearing make-up most days.
I feel that this is me – at my best, my most fabulous.
When I was all ‘dolled-up’ I felt better. I felt like the best version of me possible.
I just want to make a point here, that if you feel the best that you can be wearing jeans and a check shirt, that is ok too. What you want to tap into is dressing as you, to feel like the best of version of you.
It is a funny thing because when you tap into your fabulousness, people notice what you are wearing less, they notice how you feel and the energy you are putting out.
This week’s focus is on being your authentic self! What creative outlets or hobbies do you have? Do you feel like you are the best version of yourself? Do you consistently exhibit your own authentic behavior?
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