Introduction to the Philosophy of the

Human Person

Being Authentic Person to its Enviroment

Junard S. Carpio

Submitted to: Ma'am Joan Matis

How to Develop Authenticity
Being your authentic self can feel risky now in our
screen-obsessed world. We’re just trying to fit in, be
liked, and be accepted by other human beings. And
as a result, the images we present (on our social
media profiles and IRL) have become mere
presentations of who we think we should be and
not reflections of who we really are. So how do we
take off the mask we've been wearing and start to
live a life of authenticity?
Athentic person means that you act in ways that
show your true self and how you feel. Rather than
showing people only a particular side of yourself,
you express your whole self genuinely. That means
to succeed in being authentic, you first have to
know who your true self actually is. And this
requires self-awareness, mindfulness, and self-
acceptance.
Why Authenticity Matters
After spending the last year knowing who i am?, I'm
now convinced that it's harder for us to be our true
selves now, in the technology age. We are
constantly bombarded with media that tells us who
to be, what to want, and how we "should" express
ourselves. All of these influences slow chip away at
our ability to be our authentic selves.
But by being someone you are not, you are telling
yourself that who you really are isn’t okay. So hiding
or suppressing who you really are can end up
leaving you feeling lonely, disconnected from
others, or even worthless.
How We Lost Our Authenticity
We are constantly balancing inner and outer
aspects of ourselves in order to better fit in, to
become more successful, or to find love. We are
driven to find “our place” in society, and we want to
be respected for who we truly are and what we
have to contribute. Many of us are propelled even
further, desiring to know and live our purpose, to
find deeper meaning in our lives, and to feel the
fulfillment that comes with becoming a more
authentic person.
But at the same time, we live in a society that
values superficiality, strives for perfection, and
defines success as by the money in our bank
account and not by how well we live our values
every day. So how are we to be authentic in spite of
the messages that try to convince us to be someone
else?
How to Develop Authenticity
 Here are some tips to help us find and express our
authentic self.
1. Observe yourself objectively to develop
authenticity. Learn to observe yourself like a fly on
the wall. Watch yourself as you live in the present
moment, observing how your “Adaptive Self”
behaves, what it believes, how it reacts under
pressure, and how it responds to challenges.
2. Examine family belief systems to develop
authenticity. Most people were raised in some sort
of "family-style" environment during their earliest,
most vulnerable years. By examining where our
behaviors come from, we can learn a lot about our
authentic selves.
3. Identify discrepancies to develop authenticity. Try
to become aware of discrepancies between your
actions and your beliefs. If you catch yourself
making a racist, sexist, or otherwise hurtful remark,
ask yourself whether you really believe the words
you speak. Are you just saying these things because
someone else taught you to?
If you acknowledge what is true for you now, then
you can better live your life according to the needs
of your Authentic Self. But that kind of authenticity
requires self-awareness and self-honesty.
4. Examine your doubts to develop authenticity.
Doubts can be like breadcrumbs that lead you to
your Authentic Self. If you doubt something—a
thought, behavior, emotion, experience—reflect for
a moment to find whatever is underneath. Is your
Authentic Self trying to tell it to "stop it?"
5. Develop the courage to face your fears. The
unfamiliar is often challenging, at least at first.
Examining your inner core beliefs can be like
exploring a foreign landscape you are unfamiliar
with. So when you touch upon a disconnect
between your Adaptive and Authentic Selves, your
heart may race or your hands could get clammy.
You may naturally feel afraid to look too deeply into
yourself for fear of what you might find.Identifying,
experiencing, accepting, and letting go of these
buried emotions is exactly what fuels your
Authentic Self.
6. Explore your values. Integrity, ethics, and living
our personal values is an effective way to live more
authentically. The trouble comes when we are so
far from our Authentic Selves that we do not even
know what our values are. So explore your values
and figure out some ways to start living them.
7. Love yourself and have compassion for others to
develop authenticity. Because it takes self-love for
our Authentic Selves to emerge, embedding more
love and compassion within yourself and your life is
helpful. One way to increase your self-love is to set
aside some time to take numerous deep breaths
each day.
8. Recognize that developing authenticity takes
time. Examining our true self is a process—perhaps
 a life-long process—because we are ever-evolving
human beings. It takes quite a while to winnow out
beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve you and
replace them with more authentic actions. But with
some effort, you'll soon find more genuine
alignment with your true self.

9. Ask yourself what you truly believe. Another pro-

active approach is to simply start with pad and
paper (or it can be a mental exercise) and begin
listing your beliefs about yourself, beliefs like "I am
not good enough" or "Nobody loves me" or "I'm
stupid, fat, ugly, etc." Then examine each one,
expand upon it, and think back to how and when
you acquired that belief, who gave it to you, why
you continue to hold on to it, and whether it
represents "the authentic you" that you want to be
today.
How to Maintain Authenticity
Now that you've got a better sense of how to be
authentic, here's how to stay authentic.
1. Make telling the truth a habit. This is such a
simple suggestion and yet it makes a huge
difference! It's so easy to fall into a pattern of lying
for convenience's sake—to further some agenda, to
cover up some embarrassment, or to save face.
These seem like "little white lies" that do not hurt
anything.By being honest, we tell our subconscious
that our imperfections are acceptable, therefore we
are acceptable.
2. Make statements and decisions consciously. In
this world, we are making decisions all the time.
Unfortunately, a lot of these decisions are made
hastily in the moment with no forethought. So slow
down and make sure each of your decisions
supports your Authentic Self. And don't let anyone
push you into making a consequential decision
before you are ready.
 4. Speak your truth. When you speak your truth,
authentically, you show others that you are
responsible, that you can be trusted, and that you
trust others enough to show your genuine,
vulnerable self. The response from others is often
positive, which helps make it easier for you to
continue being authentic.
5. Continue to monitor yourself. If we can keep a
behind-the-scenes monitor that remains self-aware
at all times, we will be in a position to catch those
"off moments" when we ever away from our
Authentic Selves. Even if we have no time to
examine what's going on in the moment, we can
note it down for review later, when we have time.
6. Strive to improve yourself. If you want to
progress, you will need to develop a growth
mindset and learn from each lesson presented to
you before you can move on to higher insight. If you
do not do your daily homework of paying attention
to what life has to teach you, you will continue to
get the same lessons over and over until you learn
them. By being open to new knowledge, you can
grow more quickly and find the best routes for you
to achieve sustained authenticity.
7. Listen to your inner guidance or intuition. People
call inner guidance many things—the soul, god,
intuition, Tao, and so forth. Following this inner
guidance is key to discovering the Authentic Self. It
is only when our Adaptive Self silences our inner
guidance that we lose track of who we really are. So
try to keep an open mind and ear for the guidance
that you hold within you.
8. Find your life purpose. Authenticity and purpose
are closely linked: A deep sense of purpose can help
you to express your authenticity while developing
authenticity will often help you discover your
purpose! You may discover the courage of your
convictions, and want to burst forward with passion
to accomplish some worthy goal that moves you
deeply enough to champion some particular sort of
 positive change. You may have an invention you
want to promote, a company you want to develop,
or a vision you want to manifest. So open yourself
up to living authentically, and your purpose is likely
to become more clear