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UNMASKED: How To Stop Hiding Your True self

Chapter 5 The Mirror Exercise - Seeing Yourself Clearly

Word Count: 1015    |    Released on: 21/06/2025

ut others can lead us to an under

nd your shadows, your strengths and your areas for growth. The Mirror Exercise is a powerful tool fo

irrors of S

l dialogue, your ability to observe your thoug

d respond to you provides a valuable externa

r relationships, career, and life experiences re

y Mirror

.1: Mornin

urface emotions?What mask am I tempted to wear today, and why?What would my authentic self do

5.2: Even

ask, and what triggered it?What did I learn about myself today?How did others res

ow Work

lves we've rejected, denied, or hidden. These shadow aspects

enied your need for support The Ambitious Self: If you wear a "humble" mask, you may have hidden your desire for recognition The Selfish Self: If you we

ting Yo

Acknowledging these parts existUnderstanding their positive functionsFind

might exist in you (even in small ways)Write a dialogue between your conscious self and this shadow aspe

edback

n we see ourselves. However, learnin

ek feedback from people who know you in different contextsListen without defending

do I seem most like myself?""What patterns do you notice in my behavior?""How

Circumsta

reflects your internal

a "savior" mask)Do your relationships lack depth? (Might reflect emotional h

orthiness beliefs)Do you avoid leadership opportunities? (Might reflect fear o

nfulfilling?Where do you feel stuck or repetitive?Wh

ntic Self

: Authentici

lf (1-10) i

d honestlyI don't hide emotions to make others comfortable

lationshipsI communicate needs and boundaries cle

es and interestsI contribute my unique perspective an

pire meI'm not overly concerned with others' opinions of my

ally meaningfulI live according to my values, not others' e

Uncomfortab

're human, with both strengths and flawsAvoid All-or-Nothing Thinking: One negative pattern doesn't define youFocus on Growth, Not Perfection: The goal is awar

egratio

t interesting information. To b

nd practiceExpect Resistance: Your old patterns will fight for survival Track Progress: Notice smal

r Authentic

5.5: Th

ouYour natural personality traits and preferences. Your unique gifts and perspectives Your deepest desi

nt for authentic living – a reminder of

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lection a reg

hentic intentio

d-week authen

eek's authentic mome

be more authentic

what is, giving you the information you need to make conscious choic

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