The most crucial part of good interpersonal relationships is the relationship we have with ourselves.
The following exercise will help you find your authentic self.
In order to create David’s sculpture, Michael Angelo relied on 2 basic skills: His ability to sculpt off excess marble in order to give the correct shape and his ability to see David through the marble layers. In the same way, positive psychology can help people overcome the limitations that restrict them from finding their true self.
- Examine what’s frill and what limits me from being myself.
- Recognize who I really am, which are my authentic characteristics, what I want to keep.
- Adopt behaviors that enhance my authenticity.