Are You Playing a Role or Living Your Truth? How to Reclaim the Real You
- Dr. Karina Gil
- May 29
- 2 min read
Have you ever been in a meeting, debate, or argument where you were passionately defending your position, fully committed to your role in that moment, only to wonder later:
Was that really me?
Was I speaking from my truth, or from a character I’ve been conditioned to play?
Was I playing a role or living my truth at that moment?
Many of us spend our lives performing. We act according to who we believe we’re supposed to be—shaped by cultural expectations, family roles, professional identities, or societal norms. We achieve, we succeed, we meet standards… and yet, deep down, something still feels missing.
We quietly ask ourselves:
Is this who I am at my core?
What part of me did I have to bury to be accepted?
Why, despite doing all the “right” things, do I still feel out of alignment?
This misalignment doesn’t just reside in our mindset; it can manifest as anxiety, burnout, restlessness, or a deep sense of disconnection. It's the quiet whisper of your soul saying: There’s more to you than this.
We’ve been taught to survive by shrinking ourselves. But thriving requires the opposite; it demands truth, presence, and the courage to be fully, unapologetically you.
Authentic living isn’t a luxury; it’s the foundation for fulfillment, clarity, and meaningful success. It’s what I help my clients reclaim every day as a transformational life and career coach.
When you remember who you truly are—beneath the performance—you stop settling and start rising. You create a life, career, and purpose that reflects your soul, not someone else’s script.
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Take the free 2-minute self-assessment “Are You Living Authentically or Just Playing a Role?” Uncover where you are on your authenticity journey and receive a personalized guide to help you reconnect with your inner truth.
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Your truth is sacred. Your presence is power. Say yes to your rise.
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