10 Traits Of Truly Authentic People

Being an authentic person is something that many people want. Yet, do they truly understand what that means? To be authentic, is to be genuine and real. To be authentic is to be comfortable with yourself and who you are. Today we will discuss ten traits that truly authentic people hold.

1. They Do Not Judge

They are very real people and acknowledge that no one is perfect. The know that everyone makes mistakes on a regular basis. So, if others make mistakes, they do not judge them. They realize that it is important to make mistakes in order to grow personally. They are accepting of others, no matter what.

2. They Self Reflect

They take the time to understand their mistakes and learn from them. They can look in the mirror and determine what they would like to improve upon about themselves. They take the time to decide on what kind of life they would like to lead.

3. They Focus Long-Term

They always have a plan for the future and can focus on long term goals. They invest their time wisely and make decisions that will help their future. They know what they want out of life and they plan to achieve it.

4. They Live in the Present

They do not get stuck in the past or focus on regrets. They are able to take things day-by-day and are ready to act if something in their plan changes. They try to get the most out of everyday.

5. They Listen

They are genuinely interested in what you have to say and sincerely consider what you are telling them. They do not rush to reply with their own tidbits, but rather pay attention to you and try hard to understand where you are coming from and what you need.

6. They Have Character

An authentic person will honor their promises and value their character. They are reliable and honest. You know that you can count on them because they fulfill their obligations and have proven their dependability.

7. They Are Honest

They are honest, not only to themselves, but to everyone around them. They will not hold back and they will give you an honest opinion. They have no need or desire to lie to anyone, since they are not insecure or jealous.

8. They Are Consistent

Since they spend so much time looking inward, they are more consistent and even-keeled with their emotions. They do not question who they are or what they want in life because they already know. They have already made those decisions and they are confident in them.

9. They Are Courageous

It takes a lot of courage to be yourself, no matter what, and not try to change to meet societal demands. They do not give into peer pressure and they are highly independent people. They have the courage to be unique and are proud to be themselves.

10. They Respect Themselves

Since they exude confidence and they are honest with themselves, authentic people respect themselves. They value their character and will not make decisions that compromise their integrity. They hold themselves accountable for their actions and they do not blame others if something goes wrong.

Do any of these characteristics sound desirable? Are you an authentic person? If so, do these traits ring true? Let us know in our comment section.

[nadineearley]

Just be true to yourself, don't follow the crowd

[spiderliliez]

I know a friend like this... now I know why she's doing well.

[mengmeng]

How can one not judge?? I think everyone judges... Else we won't know what's good or bad...

[chrislim]

Sorry.
Living only in the present and not thinking about the past including mistakes is not authentic at all.
WTF wrote this list?

[noxzillaswoonswerthy]

This is absolute horseshit. Being authentic has nothing to do with the things you mention, other than being real. One’s version of being true to who they are or real ie. ‘authentic’ isn’t necessarily the same as another’s and the characteristic of being nonjudgmental or not hung up on the past aren’t requirements.