Five Signs of an Authentic Person

Authenticity is the most important trait you can have.

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In a world where most people are who society wants them to be rather than who they really are, being authentic makes you a breath of fresh air.

Authentic people have a different presence that reflects in their personality. They don’t try to be someone else; they’re real. They accept who they are without judgment.

This doesn’t mean they’re perfect or unaware of their flaws. It’s just that they embrace their imperfections and work to become better.

My mom is probably the most authentic person I know. She says things as they are and doesn’t have time for people-pleasing. She’s cool in her skin, and often stand by what she believes is right even if you disagree.

We all admire authenticity in ourselves and in others. But it can be hard to know when someone is being authentic or not.

Here are 5 signs that show you that a person is truly authentic.

They Accept Themselves The Way They Are

The first sign of an authentic person is radical self-acceptance.

Authentic people don’t try to be perfect because they know that perfection doesn’t exist. They don’t also compare themselves…