On Authenticity & Our Various Social Environments
Our authenticity doesn't just impact us; it sends ripples through our social environments:
•	When someone is truly authentic, they create a space where others feel safer to be authentic themselves. It's like an unspoken invitation. 

•	Authenticity naturally tests the strength and depth of our relationships. Relationships built on superficiality or shared illusions may struggle when one person becomes more authentic, as the foundations shift. However, relationships built on genuine connection and mutual respect often deepen and strengthen, as they can now operate from a place of greater honesty and understanding.
 
•	By being authentic, we cut through superficial interactions and reveal the true underlying dynamics of relationships and group settings. We might see who genuinely supports us, who is uncomfortable with our truth, and where genuine connection lies.

For personal social media, the digital distance can make it feel safer to reveal deeper thoughts, yet also tempt us to curate an idealised self, slowing the natural flow of who we are compared to in-person communication. For work accounts, authenticity is often balanced with professional presentation, meaning genuine sharing is filtered through industry norms. And for a mix of the two, navigating what to authentically share becomes a delicate dance between personal expression and professional reputation, influencing how much of our true selves we feel comfortable revealing online.