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Identity Crisis: Striving to Be My Authentic Self
I am a weird person with varied interests, but I know what makes me tick.
I think I’ve reached the age where I don’t give a flip about what people think of me. And it should feel good. But, honestly, what it makes me think is this, “Who am I, really?”
There are things I know I am and they include being an introvert, a conservationist, a teacher, and a listener. I am loyal and passionate. I am dedicated and driven. I commit to excellence in almost everything I do.
Yet, there are a few things I’ve stopped being. These include being a nurse, a pushover, a wallflower, and a crybaby.
Additionally, I am opinionated and can be a perfectionist. I’m trying to get away from both of those traits by being more tolerant of others and my own weaknesses. I want to be kind and accepting, again of myself and others. I’m getting there, but it will take time.
Those who know me well, know that if I am given a job, I’ll do it to the best of my ability. This includes anything from housework to writing lesson plans, to working with school groups, and organizing events. If I don’t know something, I learn it. I’ll look it up, research the subject, and figure it out.
