10-day Authenticity challenge
Here is a 10-day authenticity challenge. This can help you to make sure you are living true to who you are. A lot of our unhappiness comes from doing things that go against who we are to please others.
A good way of keeping track is to journal. Every night before you go to bed write down the answer to that day’s question. This makes it possible to go back and see where you need to work on your authenticity.
Day 1
Did you do anything today that was not authentic? What is the reason why you did it? Write in your journal the answer to today’s question.
Example questions to determine whether you did anything that was not authentic.
- Did you do anything that goes against what you believe?
- Did you do anything that you didn’t want to do?
- Did you do anything to make anyone else happy even though it made you unhappy?
- Did you do anything that made you uncomfortable?
Day 2
What did you do today to show your authentic self? What is the reason why you did it? Write in your journal the answer to today’s question.
Example questions to determine whether you did anything authentic.
- Did you do anything that you enjoy?
- Did you say no to anything that goes against what you believe in?
- Did you say no to anything that you didn’t want to do?
- Did you say no to anything that would make someone else happy but would make you unhappy?
- Did you say no to anything that would make you uncomfortable?
Day 3
Were there any opportunities today to be authentic?
If the answer is Yes, do you feel that you handled it authentically?
What opportunities for authenticity will you encounter tomorrow?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s question.
Day 4
Were there any opportunities today that tempted you to NOT be authentic?
If the answer is Yes, do you feel that you handled it authentically?
Will there be any opportunities tomorrow where you would be tempted to NOT be authentic? How will you handle it?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s question.
Day 5
What are your passions?
Did you follow them today?
How will you follow them tomorrow?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
Day 6
Did you do anything today that lowered your self-esteem? How you feel about yourself.
What can you do tomorrow to make you feel better about yourself?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
Day 7
Did you do anything to yourself today that you would never do to a friend or loved one?
How will you love yourself tomorrow?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
Day 8
Did you compare yourself with someone else today?
How will you avoid doing it tomorrow?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
Day 9
What do I need to affirm about myself today?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
Day 10
What good things will happen if I live authentically today?
Write in your journal the answer to today’s questions.
