Although it can be challenging, the benefits of being truthful and authentic are endless. Once we are conscious of authenticity and how much liberation it brings, not only does our life become brighter, but our future is built on a solid and sustainable foundation.

10 key benefits of living with authenticity:

1 Personal Growth

Where you go is greatly influenced by who you are and who you are becoming. When you know yourself better, you see your potential and you start caring about yourself so much that you can't help but water it with the best of your abilities. The growth that is rooted in who you really are is sustainable. You can look forward to a future where you enjoy growing!

2 Passionate Dedication

With authenticity comes a greater understanding of where your interests reside. When you know what you love to do, you generally develop a desire to be more focused and dedicated to going after your passions because you are aware of how much joy and contentment it brings you. This passionate dedication helps you persevere when times are tough. You are more likely to make sacrifices now and have the future you desire.

3 Simple Spirituality

Your true self is capable of setting realistic goals that you are able to achieve. You give up the drama and chaos because you are living within your means and no longer focused on things like people-pleasing and conforming to societal expectations. You learn to better appreciate the little things, together with bigger things, and practice gratitude. This gives you the discipline to be present while at the same time, working on your future.

4 Creative Focus

Authenticity opens a new awareness of your surroundings. You begin to distinguish what is important and not. That means, amidst the chaos and noise of the world, you can reduce distractions and zoom in on what is vital and fruitful. As you become still, a beautiful way of concentrating and engaging in the here and now opens you up to your inherent creativity. Knowing how to access your creativity gives you an essential problem-solving tool to make your future a reality.

5 Real Relationships

Healthy relationships require elements like honesty, trust, and emotional transparency. Most of these are a big part of our values and principles, the things we can only truly tap into once we open ourselves up to live authentically. As a result, you learn to truly feel your feelings in a way that matters to you versus standards curated by other people’s experiences. Happily, you begin to express yourself truthfully and are more open to meaningful connections. When you feel supported, you are also more likely to achieve your goals for your future.

6 Confident Communication

Effective communication fosters trust with others, something that your true self understands better. Communicating authentically means being honest, open, and thoughtful in what you say. It is also how you listen and respond to what you hear. When you communicate authentically, you bring your whole self, your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with you. You show others that you respect yourself as well as them. When you're honest and direct, people pay attention and hear you, which makes you feel confident to be heard even more.

7 Lead with Integrity

As your confidence grows, you’ll inspire respect in others as they see you living in your truth. Everyone wants someone to look up to, and people recognize and respect authenticity. When people see you living in alignment with your values, see you being straightforwardly yourself, their trust in you will soar. If you become honest and trustworthy, you’re more likely to have the future you want - rather than the one you try to avoid.

8 Aligned Decision Making

This is mainly rooted in your authentic traits and values. When you are clear about your values, they become the authentic pillars from which all your decisions are made. It helps you slow down and become more mindful as you ask: 'how does this decision fit with my authentic pillars?' As you start making better decisions, you will trust yourself more, you will enjoy planning, and will feel less anxious about your future.

9 Well-Being

Living in alignment means you’re much more likely to take care of yourself, you’ll prioritize self-care, rest, and balance. People committed to living an authentic life are more likely to eat healthy foods, exercise, and get regular physical exams. Being your authentic self also sets you up for better mental health as you are calmer, less conflicted, and are generally all-around happier. Your future self depends on you taking care of your well-being now!

10 …And Action!

I hope you feel inspired to go out there and be yourself. Nothing is more empowering than owning who you are and taking responsibility for your future. This means that you take small action steps daily that express your true self and will get you closer to the future you want.