It’s perfectly okay to be different around different people, and that’s the main point we dive into today. We often hear about the importance of authenticity and being our true selves, but the reality is that we naturally showcase different sides of ourselves depending on the company we’re in. That doesn’t make us fake; it makes us human. I share my experience of how the version of me that records this podcast is just one facet of who I am, and when I’m with friends or family, other parts of me come to life. So, if you’re feeling pressured to be the same person in every situation, let that worry go. You’re allowed to be multifaceted, and we give you permission to show up as the version of yourself that feels right in each moment.
Takeaways:
It's perfectly okay to express different parts of ourselves in various relationships, it makes us human.
We often hear about authenticity, but it's natural to adapt to our surroundings and dynamics.
Being multifaceted is a strength, and we should embrace showing up differently with different people.
Giving ourselves permission to be fluid in our identities can lead to richer connections with others.
It's important to recognize that adapting our behavior doesn't mean we're being fake or inauthentic.
Remember to give yourself a mental 'permission slip' to be the best version of yourself in every situation.
Transcripts
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Hey, this is.
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It's okay if bite sized permission slips.
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I'm Matt Gilhooley, and today's permission.
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It's okay if you're not the same person with everyone.
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We hear a lot about authenticity.
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Be yourself, show up fully.
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No masks.
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But the truth is, we naturally show different parts of ourselves to different people.
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And that doesn't make us fake.
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It makes us human.
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The version of me that records the Life Shift podcast is thoughtful, curious, holding space.
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But in other spaces, with old friends, family, co workers, different parts of me come forward.
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Not because I'm being fake, but because relationships are dynamic and they bring out different aspects of who we are.
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It's okay to adapt, to soften in some rooms, to get loud in others, to bring forward the pieces of you that feel most connected in that moment.
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That's not being inauthentic.
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That's being fluid.
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That's being human.
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So if today you're worrying about being different around different people, let that go.
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You're allowed to be multifaceted.
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So if you're up for it, tell yourself, I give myself permission to show up as the version of me that feels right in each space.
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That's your permission slip, friend.
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Tuck it in your pocket and I'll see you next time.
