The month of March feels like an invitation, not to be perfect or achieve, but to be rooted in truth. Choosing authenticity in both my writing and my everyday life.
March presents an opportunity to see what is beginning to bloom. I’m realizing what’s less significant, what’s within reach, and what gently pushes me forward. Sometimes it’s a new idea for a piece of writing. Other times, it’s a conversation that deepens a connection. Sometimes I just feel a shift inside, like I’m making room for a new me. Noticing these small openings helps me move gently toward what feels true rather than forcing myself into directions that no longer fit.
Rooted in Truth in March: Committing to Daily Authenticity
This month, I commit to living in alignment with what is true in my words, my decisions, and my actions. I’m learning that authenticity isn’t some abstract ideal. It’s a practice rooted in knowing myself, expressing myself genuinely, and living in harmony with my deepest values.
Knowing My Core and Aligning With It
Knowing what really matters to me, what excites me, and what gets me down is crucial for being true to myself. Real self-awareness takes time, not speed. Journaling, quiet reflection, and creative practices help me notice patterns and preferences that matter most.
When I’m authentic, my actions reflect what I believe. Authentic action is not only about big changes; sometimes it’s about simple choices made thoughtfully. Knowing myself makes it simpler to pick things that align with who I am, even for little choices like how I use my time or whether I should agree to something.
Expressing Myself With Honesty and Kindness
Speaking my truth doesn’t have to be loud. In fact, it’s often quieter. Saying a gentle “this matters to me,” or setting a clear boundary when something is not what I want. Being real means not trying to please everyone, but saying what feels right for me while also really hearing out others.
To me, authenticity means behaving congruently. Being my true self in all situations, not bending to expectations. It’s easier and less draining to just be myself all the time.
Strengthening the Inner Muscle of Authenticity
Authenticity is also an inner muscle — something I strengthen by paying attention to my intuition and values.
- Aligning actions with values. Making decisions that reflect what matters to me rather than what I think I should do.
- Speaking truth gently and clearly. Using honest, kind communication rather than silence to avoid conflict.
- Setting healthy boundaries. Saying no to what drains me so I can protect my energy and integrity.
- Embracing vulnerability and imperfection. Admitting mistakes and accepting that I’m a work in progress, not a perfected image.
- Consistent self-expression. Maintaining my true self no matter the context or audience.
A Month of Truth and Presence
March isn’t asking me to do more. It’s asking me to be honest with myself and with others. I don’t need to have everything figured out. I just need to stay anchored in what is true right now, allowing what is honest and unfinished to breathe and evolve.
Practical ways I plan to stay true: Checking in with myself with Morning Pages and journaling to help me notice whether my actions align with my inner truth. Being mindful and present to catch moments when I’m slipping into autopilot or people-pleasing. And practicing self-care that truly nourishes. Choosing activities that recharge me rather than ones that simply look productive or socially desirable.
This month, I choose authenticity – quietly, daily, and with intention. What are you choosing in March?
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It takes great courage to be your authentic self. I have started my journey. These days, I avoid whatever drains my energy, be it people or situations. I am also improving in drawing boundaries. However, after years of conflict, now I am choosing silence over arguments. It is extremely difficult to have honest conversations with toxic people. So I keep my silence.
Choosing authenticity sounds both inviting and challenging. I love the flower imagery. . . seeing opportunities as potential blooms. I also love that you have a plan to put this into place. What a beautiful practice, Corinne!
For March I am paying more attention to the “shifts” in nature, the effortless rise and fall, deaths and births, in the wild things around me…to see if I can more easily accept the changes constantly occurring around and in me.
My word of the year is ‘harmony’ Corinne. I chose it because I deeply want it and I’m seeking it both in my life and my environment. Your words, ‘…living in harmony with the deepest values’ made me to first, list and define my deepest values and then figure out how much in harmony I am with them. Besides, this post inspired me to do more thinking activities like listing things that “really matter to me”, things that “excite me”, moments when I was “true to myself” and moments when I was not brave enough to express an honest response to anyone except myself. Earlier, I wasn’t so mindful of my expression of thoughts, but now I’m able to practise mindfulness through mental exercises. Your posts are very helpful, Corinne, thank you so much!
Being authentic is harder, isn’t it? Because it means you are ignoring what others will think and doing what is right by you. It means that you are not performing but choosing to do the right thing, whatever that is, even when no one is there to witness. I feel, at times, it also means doing away with explain why you did what you did. As always your post nudged me to think beyond the meaning of the word, Corinne.