Your Confident Self Allegra M. Sinclair

There are actually many advantages to not caring if people like you and I walk through 5 in this week's episode. A couple of the reasons may surprise you!

So many people are suffering right now. Between the global health pandemic and the scourge that is rampant racism here in America, people are suffering. And more than that, they are angry that the world changed without their permission and they are struggling to name what is going on with them.

Joining me on the podcast today is a dear friend who is an Anti-Racism Consultant and Therapist. He's been doing the work helping people deal with grief and racial trauma for more than 20 years. He is uniquely positioned to acknowledge what is going on in many people's heads and give us action steps to continue to show up during this incredibly difficult time.

Sometimes it's hard to tell if you're being the real you, or a made-up version. Here are five ways you can determine whether or not you're being your authentic self.

When we think about the concept of the authentic self, most women focus mainly on being truthful and honest. These are valuable attributes, but really living an authentic life involves a lot more than just telling the truth. So, the bad news is that being honest is not enough.

Before you get too upset, know that you are not the only one living a lie. It is an easy trap to fall into and can be a deep and difficult one to climb out of. But once you recognize the lie, it will be well worth the work to start living authentically. You'll be rewarded with a happier, healthier, more powerful life.

You know super motivated women when you see them. They seem fearless in the face of any challenge and have more energy than that famous little drummer boy... but what exactly are the character traits that help them stay that way?