Why "Just be Yourself" Isn't Always Good Advice

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  • Опубліковано 1 тра 2024
  • The seemingly simple advice of "Just be yourself" is often misunderstood and can be misleading. We dive deep into the three major pitfalls of this phrase: awareness, context, and ambiguity. Understanding these elements will help you gain more clarity about your personal identity, which is complex and multifaceted.
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  • @captaint1180
    @captaint1180 2 дні тому

    Expand and extend and branch out your authenticity.

  • @jessicatran3147
    @jessicatran3147 18 днів тому +2

    Nice work, keep going! These videos are really interesting, it introduces a new perspective to the topic.

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому

      I appreciate it. Another video is in the works!

  • @shellisonwullian6217
    @shellisonwullian6217 17 днів тому +1

    Incredibly well explained. I've been going through this process of self descovery and I'm always impressed that everything is interconnected in this tapestry of events. The Buddha said that all phenomena are generated by a combination of causes and conditions. Without causes and conditions, no phenomena would arise or exist in this world.
    This leads to deeper questions such as determinism. We could question whether free will is gained from the moment of introspection, and if we don't do this work, we would live a deterministic life.

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому +1

      You bring up an interesting point about determinism. It's fascinating how interconnected everything is and the power of introspection.
      I think this is what makes the human condition so beautiful - that everyone is able to go through this journey of life and to be able to create their own meaning from it. Whether it is correct or incorrect is entirely up to to them.

    • @shellisonwullian6217
      @shellisonwullian6217 17 днів тому

      @@progressful It looks like a response from Chat Gpt, lol

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому +1

      @@shellisonwullian6217 maybe I’m just a bot… I’ll be sure to make my responses less structured next time 🫠

  • @suminoh2869
    @suminoh2869 20 днів тому +1

    Congrats on your first video!

    • @progressful
      @progressful  19 днів тому

      Thank you!! I got some other videos but I’ll be releasing more consistently soon!!

  • @twa9995
    @twa9995 19 днів тому +1

    Love your work

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому +1

      thank you. I look forward to making the next video!

  • @isalshukla6039
    @isalshukla6039 17 днів тому +3

    So does that mean we can never really be inauthentic? because even when we are wearing a mask, it is often driven by a set of complex motivations which are also part of our thoughts, beliefs and personality. Therefore, the mask and our shifting behaviour is actually us being our real selves!

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому

      In a way, yes! I believe that authenticity can be fluid and multifaceted where it isn't necessarily tied to a single, constant presentation of self.
      Sometimes, I introspect on some of my thoughts, beliefs and personality and I wonder what motivated them and where they come from. Through this, I am usually able to find that they are rooted from a deeper place.

  • @aidenheisinger7649
    @aidenheisinger7649 18 днів тому +1

    Fantastic

  • @snocyardrodriguez7293
    @snocyardrodriguez7293 18 днів тому +1

    if i get to act like myself when talking to someone they will send me straight to psych ward

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому

      I feel like you can still act like yourself, but it will be manifested in a different form depending on the person and setting. And of course, it's important to remember that everone is different and unique and have their own experiences and perspectives, and what might be seen as inappropriate for one person may be seen completely acceptable to another person. But I think that's whats so beautiful about human connection - that seeking out those connections where you don't need to fully suppress who you are is part of the journey.

  • @United_Wings
    @United_Wings 18 днів тому +1

    Ofc

  • @RobinsonCajas-ys2br
    @RobinsonCajas-ys2br 18 днів тому +1

    🎉🎉

  • @snocyardrodriguez7293
    @snocyardrodriguez7293 18 днів тому +1

    nice video, sucribed

  • @captainzork6109
    @captainzork6109 10 днів тому

    "How should I act and what should I do?"
    "Just be yourself"
    Don't be fooled. This response does not answer the question. Rather, it communicates you shouldn't invest effort or thought into the things you're worrying about. But the line between reassuring someone and devalidating their feelings is a thin one

  • @bawabro
    @bawabro 17 днів тому +1

    In simple terms be yourself after 30 years of age or after a million dollars in the bank, until then don't.

  • @tjpumpkinkingv2.081
    @tjpumpkinkingv2.081 20 днів тому +5

    Nice visuals good audio (maybe a little too close to the mic). You desperately need some background music 🙏🏽 helps people stay.

    • @progressful
      @progressful  19 днів тому +1

      I appreciate the feedback! I’ll put some background music in the next video. 🙌

    • @raspberry4262
      @raspberry4262 18 днів тому +2

      Background music is good but make sure it’s not too loud bc I’ve clicked off of videos for that! Nice vid

    • @Mononodle
      @Mononodle 18 днів тому +2

      I disagree, backward music would distract you from the point

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому

      @@raspberry4262 I'll test around. I'll probably just put it very subtly in the background

    • @progressful
      @progressful  17 днів тому

      @@Mononodle I can try very quietly in the next video and see how the feedback is.