Two people can cross borders for the same reason, but walk into completely different identities. One is called an expatriate; the other, an immigrant. It’s the same action, but a different story is assigned. I’ve been thinking about what these words are quietly doing; how they position us before we’ve even spoken, and what happens when you have to start over, proving what you already know.
Questioning the “Authentic” Self
Is authenticity just another product we’ve been trained to market? I’ve started diving into "You and Your Profile" by Moeller & D’Ambrosio, and it’s already challenging my assumptions about "being yourself." It turns out that the harder we try to be authentic, the more we might actually be performing for an invisible audience.
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Is Being the Bigger Person an Identity Trap?
Being the bigger person is not just a choice we make; it's a cage we build for ourselves...
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Social Anxiety. Running a Mental Marathon
We often talk about comparison as a thief, something that steals our joy or our confidence. But, staring at my old notebook, I realised I’d been using it as a specialised survival tool.
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Getting Past Self-Doubt
Self-doubt is a normal part of the human experience, and we all experience it at some point in our lives.
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Everyday Is a Fresh Start
Embracing Fresh Opportunities! Have you ever woken up feeling like yesterday's mistakes are still lingering in the air around you? Perhaps you didn't accomplish everything you set out to do, or maybe you made a decision that didn't quite turn out the way you hoped. Whatever it may be, it's easy to fall into a... Continue Reading →
Aleye Boyle 