Top 10 Benefits of Being Yourself - Gabriele Hilberg, Ph. D., MFT

To truly enjoy being yourself, let go of the drive to meet other people’s expectations. Gain the following:

1. Happiness. You can live life unapologetically.

2. Friendship. You’ll have true friends.

3. Sincerity. You won’t need to impress anyone.

4. Straightforwardness. Keeping it real cuts down on resentment.

5. Confidence. Inadequacy will be minimized.

6. Influence. Show others how to love themselves.

7. Respect. Honesty and truthfulness are always admirable.

8. Decisiveness. You’ll be in tune with your core needs.

9. Authenticity. Fakers are always worried that someone will expose them.

10. Trust. Honesty goes a long way with everyone.