Last Updated on June 29, 2022 by Editors Desk
Children have a natural propensity to live totally self-expressed lives “out there.” They haven’t yet been contaminated by the burdens of life, such as worrying about what other people think, conforming to society expectations, and fear of retaliation. As a result, you often hear children say things like, “Mom, why don’t you stand up to Grandma when she makes you feel bad?”
They only know how to tell it like it is. What a liberating way of life! Of course, we’re not talking about the kind of truth that hurts people’s feelings on purpose. We’re talking about being honest with folks about how we feel and not leaving anything crucial to the health of our relationships unsaid.
One method to live more fully self-expressed is to speak your truth by speaking what’s genuinely on your mind (more on this below).
What is Self-expression?
Self-expression can take many forms, including language, dress, hairstyles, and art forms such as writing and drawing. People will see your spirit and your character if you are self-expressed; they will see the entirety of who you are. And totally sharing one’s “self” is the pinnacle of generosity, necessary for peace, pleasure, and fulfilment.
We may not know how to access creativity or inspiration, or we may know what we want to say or do but are unclear of how to say or accomplish it, or we may feel ill-equipped to do so.
Here are some suggestions for becoming more fully self-expressed:
Speak Your Truth in the Moment
Have you ever wished you could have talked to someone in a more genuine way than you did during a conversation? Perhaps you were mistreated by someone, and instead of expressing to them how you felt, you left feeling powerless and wished you had stood up for yourself. Saying our truth may be difficult for some of us at the moment due to fear of confrontation or a lack of confidence, but not speaking our truth can have negative consequences for our self-esteem and even our health.
Start recognising where you’re holding back, and when the chance to speak truthfully (with love and kindness) presents itself, take it on as a challenge and speak up. With experience, you’ll gain more courage and find it simpler to have challenging conversations.
Widely Define Yourself
“People often say that this person or that person has not yet found himself. But the self is not something that one finds. It is something that one creates,” said Psychiatrist Thomas Szasz.
We have a tendency to think about our abilities, strengths, and talents in certain ways when we think about ourselves. We define ourselves narrowly, which means we conduct our lives based on a particular way of thinking and being, which limits our experiences. We have the ability to recreate ourselves at any time and identify ourselves in new ways. Explore new ways of thinking and being, and you can uncover skills and passions you didn’t know you had.
Engage in Creative Techniques
With creative tactics, we may help to birth ideas and open up new possibilities in our lives. We can potentially fulfil a long-held dream by using these strategies, which range from producing a screenplay to becoming a website designer to making wedding cakes, for example. Writing regularly about whatever is on your mind, keeping an idea journal that you can take with you, using mind maps for creative problem-solving, brainstorming, and building vision boards are some creative approaches to explore.
Acquire Self Knowledge – Know Who You Are
Many of us rarely, if ever, take time out of our hectic schedules to reflect on our own lives and who we are. Days, months, and years pass us by because we are so engrossed in our everyday routines and duties. Take a step back from your life to determine if you are actually happy, fulfilled, utilising your skills, and pursuing your hobbies. You can even employ a life coach to assist you in self-exploration and gaining knowledge that will help you open up new doors.
Pursue Wants and Passions Voraciously
Do you have the feeling that a part of yourself isn’t getting through to the rest of the world? Are you putting your desires and passions on hold? With all of our everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to forget about this, but unrealized human potential is a tragedy. Not pursuing your passions after determining who you are and what your passions are might lead to major regret. Begin right now by fully committing to your desires and passions. You’ll need to block off time and not allow anything to get in the way.
Dr. Wayne Dyer so eloquently says, “Don’t die with the music still in you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul.”
Develop a Keen Sense of Reality
Living in reality can be difficult, but if we want to become more fully self-expressed, we must confront and address the conditions that do not serve us. It’s time to honour our truth if we’re in pointless professions, unsatisfying relationships, or not living up to our full potential. Examine your life to see what areas you are unhappy with, and then attempt to improve them. Even though you are initially uncomfortable, have confidence and trust that things will work out for the better. We all have a divine right to happiness and fulfilment, and if we aren’t, we can choose to change.
Full self-expression entails taking risks, living life to the fullest, making decisions that honour our wishes and ambitions, and refusing to accept anything less than what we deserve.
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