Unmasking Our True Selves: The Psychology Behind Why We Wear Masks

In this episode Kim explores the reasons behind why we wear masks and how they shield our true selves. 

Kim shares her personal journey of how she started wearing masks because she did not feel safe to be her true self in the world.

Join Kim as she unravels the intricacies of this behavior and discusses strategies for unmasking.

Takeaways:

Explore the innate human desire for self-protection and the role it plays in our adoption of wearing masks.

Highlight the fear of judgment and rejection, which leads us to conceal our true selves.

Explore the potential consequences of wearing masks, such as feeling disconnected from our true selves and feeling disconnected from others. 

Strategies for breaking free and unmasking.

I encourage you to reflect on the masks that you wear and how those masks are impacting your life. Consider taking steps towards greater authenticity and self-acceptance. Remember that I can help and I am a coach. 

Thank you for joining this thought-provoking journey into the psychology of why we wear masks. 

Remember to subscribe to Masks Off for more engaging discussions on understanding how and why we wear masks and how to live more authentically. 

Stay true to yourself, and I will catch you in the next episode!!

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