How to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through Acting "As If"

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If you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it's a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life by emulating the person you want to be or the life you want to have. But often, I get people questioning how this is different from pretending, something those of us in recovery are tired of doing. That’s what I am here to talk about today! This week’s episode 289 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go beyond pretending- build your authenticity through acting “as if”!

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing how acting “as if” differs greatly from pretending (it has everything to do with your intentions) and how you can use this practice to move closer to the person you want to become and live the life you want to have.

Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.

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*Come closer to realizing your authentic identity

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Ep 276: From Pretending to Purpose- The True Power of Acting "As If"

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1. How to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through "Acting As If" (00:00:00)

2. Acting “as if” is a common phrase used in 12-step recovery. (00:01:34)

3. Acting “as if” involves adopting behaviors of people who have the life you want. (00:02:46)

4. Examples of people in recovery acting “as if” they had a higher power and the results that came from this practice. (00:04:29)

5. Distinguishing acting “as if” from pretending- it is all about your intentions. (00:05:07)

6. Barb shares her journey of stepping out from behind masks and becoming her authentic self through boundary building. (00:06:25)

7. Acting “as if” is about growth and authenticity; pretending is about hiding and not being true to oneself. (00:08:29)