The 4 Stepstones to Become Your True and Best Self

New research about the interconnection of authenticity, emotional intelligence and mindfulness

A brand new study finds that the personality trait authenticity correlates closely with mindfulness and emotional intelligence. It suggests that we can increase our emotional intelligence further by becoming more authentic and vis versa.

Why is this important? Emotional intelligence (EI) is a fascinating topic. High EI brings so many benefits to the table and can be improved by our actions and habits. For example, EI has a positive influence on our performance at work and success, our physical and mental health, our relationships and overall social intelligence. If you want to know more about it, here is a summary on EI, it’s importance, the research and general tips on improving it.

So let’s have a look at the study and how it’s findings can be converted into tips for improving our overall success, relationships and well-being.

One of the newer and often used frameworks for authenticity is the so-called “multicomponent conceptualization of psychological authenticity” by Goldman & Kernis from 2002. It conceptualizes authenticity as “the unobstructed operation of one’s core or true self in one’s daily enterprise. Specifically, authenticity involves the following discriminable components: (1) awareness, (2) unbiased processing, (3) behavioural action, and (4) relational orientation.”

Another way to describe authenticity that’s way shorter comes from the famous Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, who also founded the analytical psychology: Carl Gustav Jung

For the previously mentioned new study, Stephen Joseph, a professor of psychology, health, and social care and his psychology researcher…

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