How often do you put your needs first?

What does authenticity mean? The meaning of the word is as unique as there are personalities. 

Consider the following:

Are you true to yourself when feeling pressured to conform?

Do you listen to that inner voice that guides you?

Do you set boundaries and communicate your boundaries?

Authenticity is having an awareness of who you are and expressing yourself honestly and consistently to yourself and to the world. To be authentic is to intentionally strive to be true to yourself through your thoughts, words and actions.

What does it look like to do things with intention? Everything that we do starts with an intention. Reflect on the following:

Will this activity create more or less demands on your time and energy?

Is this person a positive or negative influence in my life?

Will this purchase create future debt or potential future income?

Living with intention simply means being mindful or present with yourself as you make choices or have experiences. The end goal is to remain true to your values and what matters to you.   When you are intentional, you bring a clear purpose, structure, and positive mindset to your day and ultimately your life.

What does it mean to be brave? Bravery does not necessarily mean being fearless. Think about the following:

Can you be vulnerable with yourself and/or others?

What about this situation is causing 

your fear?

Do you walk away from people or situations that no longer serve you?

Being brave is listening to our voice and doing the thing that scares us despite being fearful. A person who is brave faces dangerous, painful, or difficult situations with courage. Courageous people stand up against things that threaten them or the things or people that they care about. They take action in a way that is consistent with their values.