This essay by Bernard Hiller originally appeared on The Huffington Post on 7/10/15.
By becoming authentic. WHAT’S STOPPING THAT?
Ask yourself, what did you have to do to be loved, as a child? Most kids are not encouraged to believe in their uniqueness. If you had to behave like someone other than yourself, then you stopped being your authentic self. And, what is authenticity? Sharing your passion with others and making your soul visible to the world.
Below is a list of common traits that prevent you from living your life and fulfilling your destiny.
1) Being a People Pleaser.
Behaving or doing something you don’t really want to do-in order to make someone else happy. People pleasers neglect their own needs and wants and inevitably become angry and frustrated. You’re hoping the other person will validate you, but you just end up being resentful.
Start loving your Needs and Wants. The better you feel about yourself, the more you are willing to invest in yourself. If you don’t invest in yourself, nobody else will.
2) Living in the Past or Future.
Read the full essay on The Huffington Post.