Living authentically to find joy | ALICIA ESPINOSA | TEDxReigate
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- Too often, we chase external symbols of success without considering whether they truly align with our values and aspirations.
Alicia explains that by discovering our values and following them, we will live a life of genuine joy.
Our values act as a compass to help us navigate the journey of life. When we take the time to identify and understand what truly matters to us, we gain clarity on our beliefs, priorities, and aspirations. By aligning our actions and decisions with these values, we honour our true selves and foster a profound sense of fulfilment.
True happiness comes from within, and it's within your power to create a life that feels authentically yours. Alicia Espinosa's journey is a demonstration of the power of self-discovery and authenticity. Originally born in Panama, Alicia started her academic studies in Computer Science in Ukraine before continuing her Master’s degree in Materials Science at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. With a strong foundation in technical research and project management, Alicia's career path led her into various roles within the corporate world.
In 2016, Alicia made a life-changing decision to pursue her passion for personal development, leadership and coaching. Drawing on her own experiences, Alicia founded the "RISE & SHINE" program, aimed at helping individuals develop a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good from the outside. Through personalized coaching and mentorship, Alicia guides her clients to align their actions with their core values, empowering them to live authentically and with purpose. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
I'm a big fan of TEDx talks and I hear this so much, about living authentically and how that brings the most joy. It makes so much sense and I feel like I am doing this to an extent but I haven't achieved much... I haven't really figured out what I'm passionate about and so while I'm fairly joyous when she said "is this all that life has to offer?" I don't know... I really felt that. I'd like to make more of an impact while still remaining authentic.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! What can you do today to start moving forward with the knowledge, resources, skills, and awareness you have? Just start where you are, and you'll find out more as you move along. Finding your passion and making an impact while staying authentic is a journey, and every small step counts. Keep exploring, stay curious, and trust that your path will become clearer as you go. Believe in yourself!
Love the points she makes about how achievements don't necessarily fill us up as humans. This is something I wish I'd learnt sooner in life.
Thank you for your comment! I'm so glad the message resonated with you. I sometimes wish I'd learned this sooner in life too. The great thing about awareness is that it allows us to make better choices moving forward. So now that I know that I can choose who decides my dignity - I decide it!. This is an ongoing journey. Even now, I have to remind myself that my dignity is in my hands, not in my possessions or what others think of me or in other people´s hands.
I practice this affirmation (specially when I forget my worth and start comparing myself to others): "I decide my dignity, no other person or circumstance does that." Good luck!
I've heard a lot of stuff about authenticity over the last couple of years but never in the context of a disruption... that's a really interesting mindset to have.
Loved her method for finding out what actually important to you. Will be trying it for sure
Thank you. I encourage you to test for some weeks😀
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Yes, comparing ourselves to others is really dangerous. I learnt about something called upward/downward comparison which is meant to be like a healthy way of doing it but even that was just a huge ego trap and really mentally unhealthy.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! You're right; comparing ourselves to others can be really harmful. It's interesting that you mention upward/downward comparison. While upward comparison is meant to be a healthier way to be inspired, it can still become an ego trap and affect our mental health. The key is to focus on our own journey and values, and to measure our progress against where we started, not against others. Plus, it's difficult to compare ourselves to others because it's like comparing an apple to a pear, we don't know their values, conditions, or resources. I believe that the best approach is to stay true to our own paths and find fulfillment based on what we value.
I've heard all this before but the examples she gives resonated with me in a way that it hasn't before. I've never really known how exactly to figure out those things that are important to me or my "values" to live by I guess
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad to hear that the examples resonated with you and helped make the concept of values more relatable. Figuring out what's truly important to us can indeed be challenging. A good starting point is to reflect on moments in your life when you felt the most fulfilled or proud. What values were you honoring in those moments? Additionally, by recalling situations that were unpleasant can also be insightful. What values were being compromised or ignored in those instances? Journaling and asking yourself questions like "What brings me joy?" or "What am I passionate about?" can help uncover your core values. This is a journey that has no end, and every step brings you closer to living a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Noooo ahh man the way she talks about being bullied just for wanting to go and live in London absolutely wrecked me. Why are kids such little azzholes?
Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate your empathy. At that time, my friends and family couldn't see my dream as realistic because I didn't have the resources. This is the thing-sometimes we stop ourselves because we think we lack what we need. But the truth is, we are often more resourceful than we realize. I know that when you live in difficult conditions, dreams can feel like fairy tales. However, believing in our dreams and finding creative ways to pursue them can make a huge difference. We have more potential and resourcefulness than we often give ourselves credit for.